Optometrist For Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for basic ophthalmic and diagnostic testing, prescribing and fitting glasses, contact lens and/or low vision aids and
ensuring the delivery of patient care in an effective manner.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

− Performs procedures as directed by the physician or supervisor which may include testing visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, ocular motility, pupil assessment, color vision, topography, visual field testing, pachymetry, keratometry, objective/subjective refraction and stereo acuity.
− Obtains patient information, updates patient history and determines purposes of visit
− Records data into patient’s electronic medical record
− Refers gathered information to ophthalmologist for further examination, diagnosis or treatment.
− Prescribes, supplies, fits and adjusts eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
− Educates and counsels patients on insertion, removal and care of contact lenses.
− Educates and advises patients on proper use of low vision aids.
− Oversees incoming contact lens and low vision orders ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to patients.
− Consults with and refers patients to an ophthalmologist or other health professional when additional medical treatment is determined to be necessary.
− Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

− Minimum two (2) years’ experience post certification in related field
− Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
− Strong oral and written communication skills
− Ability to speak and write in English is required
− Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
− Specialty in contact lenses or visual rehabilitation is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

− Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Optometry (minimum three (3) years duration) is required
− Current national professional registration is required
− Master’s degree in a related field is preferred

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi’s new central business district. It shares the island with a hotel, stock exchange, and office buildings. Access to the island is by multiple bridges to the mainland. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services that are designed to cater to the healthcare needs of Abu Dhabi and the region. One of the objectives of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is to address the needs of patients currently traveling abroad for treatment. Like its counterpart in the United States, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician-led medical facility, served by Western-trained, North American board-certified (or equivalent) physicians. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers the most advanced tertiary medical services in the region through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties. Local and international patients are cared for in an environment that combines excellent amenities and service standards with the highest quality patient care and superior clinical outcomes. The hospital is designed to offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and to utilize advanced technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.

Ownership

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is one of a number of initiatives led by Mubadala Healthcare.

Estimated Service Area

This strategically located multi-specialty tertiary care facility with adjacent clinic houses five clinic floors, three diagnostic and treatment levels, and thirteen floors of critical and acute inpatient units totaling 364 beds (expandable to 490). Additional space has been incorporated for operational and support departments, retailers, a conference center, and a high-fidelity clinical simulation center. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, telemedicine, and electronic medical records, integrating systems in a manner that is first of its kind in the country and the Middle East healthcare region. State-of-the-art imaging equipment like CTs, MRIs, and procedural suites, along with technologically advanced and modern patient rooms, serve local and international patients in an environment that combines excellent amenities with world-class medical care.

Number of Beds

364 beds (expandable to 490)

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