Entry Level Optometrist Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Optometry, examines eyes to determine visual status & performance by means of instrumentation & observation, & prescribes corrective procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by taking patients case history & reviewing medical records, if available.
• Examines patients eyes & adjoining structures for evidence of pathology.
• Investigates the state of patients visual functioning by using a full field of optometric instruments & techniques.
• Diagnoses visual deficiencies & prescribes corrective lenses.
• Prescribes & fits contact lenses.
• Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted
• Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients
• Examines patients presenting w/ ocular emergencies
• Prescribes medications when appropriate
• Refers patients w/ indications of possible ocular pathology to an Ophthalmologist as needed
• Refers patients to other appropriate KP providers as needed for further evaluation & required treatment
• Participates in departmental & educational meeting including peer review activities within the department & medical facility
• In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by theKP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
• Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturallysensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors. Supports compliance & Kaiser Permanents Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures.
• Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience
N/A
Education

• Graduation from an accredited college of optometry w/ a Doctor of Optometry degree

License, Certification, Registration

• Optometrist License (Colorado)

• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration required at hire

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: Colorado,Aurora,Aurora Centrepoint Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C02|UFCW|Local 7
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Aurora Centrepoint Medical Off - Ophthalmology-Outpatient - 1608
Pay Range: $74.64 - $103.92 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.