Optometrist (MG)
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LocationFairfax, VA, US
Work modeon-site
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Licensed to practice optometry in the state or jurisdiction
Examine patients having full range of visual problems
Diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies
Prescribe and fit contact lenses
Determine visual requirements of partially sighted and prescribe low-vision aids
Use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents under standing orders of a physician or as licensed
Refer patients to other Kaiser Permanente providers as needed
Participate in departmental and educational meetings including peer review
Consult regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology
Assist in implementing eye care in-service education programs
Under standing orders of a physician, evaluate and manage anterior segment disorders
Prescribe treatment according to laws of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth
Job Summary:
To examine patients having full range of visual problems, diagnose visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies, and prescribe treatment as licensed and credited. To refer patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by using a full field of optometry instruments and techniques.
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Diagnoses visual diseases, disorders, and deficiencies and prescribes treatment according to the laws of the State of Maryland, District, or Commonwealth.
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Prescribes and fits contact lenses.
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Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted. Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses, magnifiers, and other optical devices to aid low-vision patients.
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In the state or jurisdiction in which licensed or under the standing orders of a physician, uses diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to detect and diagnose ocular pathology. Uses examination techniques to determine ocular signs of systemic diseases and medications.
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Refers patients to other appropriate Kaiser Permanente providers as needed for further evaluation and treatment.
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Participates in departmental and educational meetings including peer review activities within the department and medical facility.
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Consults regularly with internal medicine, pediatrics, and ophthalmology on patient care issues.
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Assists in implementing eye care in-service education programs for medical center staff and at patient education seminars.
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Under the standing orders of a physician and in co-management with an ophthalmologist, evaluates and manages stated anterior segment disorders.