Job Description
Current Employees If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a full time Optometrist 2 in Doral, Florida. The Optometrist 2 performs ocular examinations to detect disease or abnormal conditions of the eye. Moreover, an employee in this position prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and drugs to treat eye disorders.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Diagnoses eye and vision problems as well as some conditions caused by systemic diseases. Examines visual acuity, depth, and color perception. Assesses ability to coordinate and focus eyes. Prescribes contact lenses and glasses. Provides vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation. Analyzes test results and develops treatment plans. Administers drugs to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems. Prescribes drugs to treat some eye diseases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Doctorate degree - Optometry (OD) requiredExperience:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience requiredCertification and Licensing:Refer to department description for applicable certification requirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: A