Optometrist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssume quality of care for all patients.Adheres to the highest standards of practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.Perform complete eye examination, contact lens fittings and necessary.Participate in the control of and supervision of optometry practice and dispensary in conjunction with the Medical Director and Head of the Department.Keep current with new techniques and philosophies related to all aspects of optometry field.Participate in quality assurance committee meetings provider meetings, and general staff meetings.Assist the Head of the Department in establishing medical polices, quality improvement procedures, evaluating current practices, policies and procedures.Maintains current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment.OSH ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGeneralComply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working proceduresUse of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.Be familiar with emergency and evacuation proceduresNot willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safetyAssist with the preparation of risk assessmentsReport OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issuesReduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possibleAttend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintainedSpecificEnsure (OSHAD, DOH, FNAR and NMCSH policy/procedures) Laser Protection guidelines and requirements are applied at all times, for the protection of patients, staff and general public.Ensure that all equipment’s are maintain safely.BCP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities of staff (including all contractors) are:Achieving an adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity Being awareof the contents of their service areas disaster recovery plan and any specific role or responsibilities allocated.Participating actively in the business continuity programme when requiredEnsuring information governance standards continue to be applied to data and information during an incidentAdditional duties/responsibilities (related to ADHICS) assigned to this position in clear, concise languageHealth Information Literacy and SkillsAdhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by Health Care Organization.Ensure that documentation in the health record reflects accuracy, integrity and authenticityPrivacy, Confidentiality of Health InformationFollow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet.Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.Health Information/Data Technical SecurityApply departmental and organizational data and information system security policiesBasic Computer Literacy SkillsUse basic word processing, spreadsheet and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette.QualificationsA graduate of Bachelors of Science in Optometry or its equivalent (diploma).At least two (2) years of experience.Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Al Ain UAE.Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.#J-18808-Ljbffr