Optometrist jobs in Marrero, LA
Optometrist provides primary care and medical treatment to patients with visual system disorders and diseases. Examines patients' eyes to detect and diagnose vision problems, diseases, and other conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension. Being an Optometrist develops treatment plans and prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and/or medication to treat eye disorders. Educates patients on proper eye care and treatment plans. Additionally, Optometrist requires a doctorate degree. Requires Licensed Optician. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Optometrist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Optometrist jobs
Optometrist
- Fed Biz Advisor LLC
-
Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
-
Fed Biz Advisor is seeking one full time Optometrist to provide services to veterans at the New Orleans VA (Full Time). This position is Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week. The optometrist would be hired as an employee of Fed Biz Advisor providing contractor services to the VA. VA experience is desired but not mandatory. Competitive salary and benefits will be discussed at the time of interview.
Diagnose and treat eye-related disorders and conditions.
b. Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders, conditions, and any emergent conditions.
c. Answer beneficiary questions related to exams, prescriptions any pre-operative/ post-operative questions and care.
d. Conduct routine eye examinations, as well as visual field tests.
e. Conduct vision tests ordered in a standard vision exam.
f. Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.
g. Maintain professional customer relations. Meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a well-mannered, tactful, and respectful manner.
h. Provide the customer with accurate information according to established policies and procedures.
i. Work closely with staff members regarding administrative issues as early as possible once issues are discovered.
j. Ensure that all clinical privileges are up to date with the National Standards.
k. Responsible for maintaining communications and emails on a weekly basis.
l. Comply with current standards for medical record documentation, professional accountability, and administrative responsibilities outlined in this performance work statement.
m. Be accountable for completing chart audits.
n. Possess knowledge of the following: instruments, devices, pharmaceutical agents’ procedures with the purpose of investigating, examining, treating, diagnosing, or correcting visual defects or abnormal conditions of the human eye such as but not limited to: Keratometer; Pachymeter; Microkeratome; Lasers; Phoropter; Ophthalmoscope; Retinal Camera; Snellen Chart; Tonometer both Applanation and Tonopen; Retinoscope; VT 1 Vision Screener; Slit l& Indirect and Direct Ophthalmometers; Spectacle lens measurement – automated and manual
o. Prescriptions must be entered by a VA licensed optometrist or VA authorized designee. Prescriptions must be electronically linked to a VA clinical exam note, VA electronic order, or VA authorized appointment for use in the performance of this contract.
p. Must possess knowledge and clinical experience in order to prescribe lenses, devices containing lenses, prisms, tints, contact lenses, orthoptics, vision training, pharmaceutical agents, low vision aids and other prosthetic devices to correct, relieve, or treat defects or abnormal conditions or the human eye.
q. Contractor Personnel Elements of Competence: Contractor personnel shall have the ability to interpret, prescribe and dispense prescriptions using appropriate lens strength, corrections, and facial frame measurements. Including eye measurements for contact lenses. Contractor personnel must be able to fulfill the following requirements:
i. Identify anomalies in a prescription and implement the appropriate course of action.
ii. Identify possible errors in a prescription and follow the appropriate course of action.
iii. Identify and explain any problems which may occur from the given prescription and offers solutions, for example, aniseikonia, anisometropia.
iv. Refer and consult with other health care providers within the medical center as indicated.
v. Measure and verify that the lenses are correctly fitted to the orbit of the eye.
vi. Comprehension and knowledge of screening procedures necessary to assist in proper routing of patients to appropriate health care providers.
vii. Demonstrate correct prescriptions; understand the following lens parameters: lens form, design, materials, coatings and tints, prism.
viii. Manage non-tolerance cases.
ix. Address problems to include verifying Rx.
x. Be accountable for educating to SLVHCS Stakeholders regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation, including participation in the clinical oversight of optometry residents and student externs. - 1 Month Ago
Optometrist
- Eye Care Associates
-
Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
- Company Overview Eyecare Associates has been caring for families in the New Orleans community for over 40 years. Our doctors’ experience and commitment to their patients’ comprehensive eye care needs,...
- 1 Month Ago
Physician - Optometrist
- ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES
-
Orleans, LA
OTHER
- GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTIONDePaul Community Health Centers operates eleven Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Greater New Orleans area. DCHC is committed to improving the health status of our commu...
- 22 Days Ago
Part-Time Optometrist
- Comprehensive Mobile Care
-
Orleans, LA
PART_TIME
- Opportunity Description Comprehensive Mobile Care, one of the leading nationwide supporters of dental, hearing, vision, and podiatry providers catering to U.S. seniors, has an opportunity for a Part-T...
- 22 Days Ago
Optometrist (OD) - Full Time
- MyEyeDr.
-
Jefferson, LA
FULL_TIME
- Description MyEyeDr. is seeking a full-time Optometrist (OD) to join our team! MyEyeDr. is a premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. We are looking for...
- 26 Days Ago
Optometrist (OD) - Part Time
- MyEyeDr.
-
Slidell, LA
PART_TIME
- Description MyEyeDr. is seeking a part-time Optometrist (OD) to join our team! MyEyeDr. is a premier healthcare company: a total vision care concept with a unique retail experience. We are looking for...
- 1 Month Ago
Filters
- Current Active Filter
- Marrero, LA
Clear All
- Filter Jobs By posted time
- Within 1 Day
- Within 2-7
- Within 1 Month
- Within 3 Months
0 Optometrist jobs found in Marrero, LA area
Outpatient Clinic RN
- LCMC Health
-
New Orleans, LA
- Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning i...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
- LCMC Health
-
Metairie, LA
- Your job is more than a job. The pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribut...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Clinical Educator FT
- LCMC Health
-
New Orleans, LA
- Your job is more than a job. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make hea...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pharmacist - PIC
- West St James Drug Store
-
Vacherie, LA
- Job Description Job Description Pharmacist needed for hire now. We are a small independent pharmacy that is in need for ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Relief Pharmacist
- Tulane University Staff
-
New Orleans, LA
- The Relief Pharmacist is part of the Tulane University Campus Health team of committed professionals dedicated to suppor...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Inpatient Pharmacist
- Ochsner Health
-
Slidell, LA
- We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Eyewear Customer Service/Sales Advisor Bilingual Spanish/English Part Time
- MyEyeDr.
-
New Orleans, LA
- Description About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As an Eyewear Consultant for MyEyeDr. you play an...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Education
- Unitech Training Academy
-
New Orleans, LA
- Title: Director of Education Schedule: Full-time Salary Position Benefits: 401k Health Insurance Holidays Personal Time ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Marrero, Louisiana
Marrero is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. Marrero is on the south side (referred to as the "West Bank") of the Mississippi River, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 33,141 at the 2010 census.
Marrero is located west of the Intracoastal Canal on the Mississippi River, at coordinates 29°53′10″N 90°6′36″W / 29.88611°N 90.11000°W / 29.88611; -90.11000 (29.886017, -90.109930). It is bordered to the east by Harvey, to the west by Westwego, and to the north, across the Mississippi, by New Orleans....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Optometrist jobs
$126,252 to $151,531
Marrero, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
What does an Optometrist do?
Optometrist in Pensacola, FL
Optometrists study at university for at least three years and must participate in a period of assessed clinical training in practice, before being deemed to have the knowledge and skills needed to be registered.
February 09, 2020
Optometrist in Buffalo, NY
An optometrist’s salary will vary based on geographical location, as well as experience and other factors.
January 16, 2020
Optometrist in Burlington, VT
It means that the optometrist is a fellow or member of the College and adheres to high standards of clinical practice.
January 12, 2020