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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$129,887.52
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Under general direction, performs professional work as an optometrist by examining and testing eyes and prescribing lenses and treatment as necessary for the resident population at a state correctional institution or facility.
Typical Functions
Develops and administers a program of optometry services within the institution; participates in the integration of the optometry program with other programs of the institution.
Examines patients’ eyes for vision problems, disease, and other abnormal conditions and prescribes lenses and treatment as necessary.
Fits patients with frames; fills out lab forms, and sends prescriptions to contracting laboratory; verifies prescription when it returns from laboratory; fits, adjusts, and dispenses eyeglasses or contact lenses to patient.
Assists patients with prescriptions for eyeglasses from sources outside the institution; performs eyeglass repairs and re-examinations as necessary.
Education and Experience
Licensure to practice optometry in the state of Oklahoma.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge of the principles and practices of optometry; of current literature and recent developments in the field of optometry; and of the laws, regulations, and policies affecting the practice of optometry. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to apply principles of self-discipline necessary to serve the needs of the patient population.
Additional Job Description
Great Plains Correctional Facility/Medical
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.