Optometrist

JOB SUMMARY

Prepare patients for various procedures including, but not limited to, vision testing, refraction, eye pressure measurement, dilation, and imaging. Additionally, assist and prepare for office-based procedures. Support the mission and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and that of the Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TASK GROUPS

Greet, receive, and create a positive experience for every patient/family by demonstrating a professional, caring, empathetic and friendly approach following the service excellence standards and guidelines.

Handle and attend to ophthalmic patients by obtaining patient's history, screening, identifying, and documenting serious errors as well as fitting contact lenses and conducting the visual accuracy test.

Perform ophthalmic tests such as but not limited to Pachymetry test, ocular motility exam, refraction test, tonometry test, visual field exam, angiography test, etc...

Dilate the patient's pupil with knowledge of contraindications.

Provide patients with instructions about the procedure and document all results and findings in the patient's medical record and forward to the physician.

Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic diagnostic machines on a weekly basis.

Assess medical supplies and eye drops on a weekly basis as well as order and replenish stored items of medical supplies.

Perform other related tasks as requested by direct supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

Client Focus - Achievement Orientation - Initiative - Communication Skills - Professionalism - Patient Assessment - Planning & Organizing - Technical Expertise

KNOWLEDGE / KNOW-HOW

Knowledge

Knowledge of ophthalmic nomenclature and ophthalmic policies and procedures.

Education: Minimum Education: Technique Superieur (TS) Degree in Optometry. Preferred Education: License Technique (LT) or Bachelor Degree in Optometry.

Experience: Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 years of ophthalmic experience in a similar health care setting.

Languages: Arabic and English (IET >/= 500). French is an asset.

Computer Skills: Proficient use in Microsoft Office Applications and other software as needed by the job.

REPORTING CHANNEL / SUPERVISORY CHANNEL

Reporting Channel: Reporting to: 1st Level: Clinical Department Administrator (Ophthalmology)

Reporting to: 2nd Level: Nurse Leader for Clinical Affairs

Supervisory Channel: None

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Effort: Occasional physical effort

Work Schedule: Regular weekdays

Working Conditions: Exposed to patient element

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: Minimum Education: Technique Superieur (TS) Degree in Optometry. Preferred Education: License Technique (LT) or Bachelor Degree in Optometry.

Experience: Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 years of ophthalmic experience in a similar health care setting.

Languages: Arabic and English (IET >/= 500). French is an asset.

Computer Skills: Proficient use in Microsoft Office Applications and other software as needed by the job.