Optometrist FCC Hazelton

About the position

Optometrist FCC Hazelton

Work Location
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Complex-Hazelton
Secure Female Facility
640 Sky View Drive
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Estimate Pay: $64.00 - $68.00/hour based on experience.
• Paid Time Off per Year: 80-hours per year, accruing from day of Hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: 56-hours per year, accruing from day of Hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays.

Working Hours

The Optometrist work schedule is Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays with working hours between 0600 and 1800, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, not exceed 40 hours per week. Overtime is not authorized.

Summary of Duties

The Optometrist will provide Services for the prison population at the Federal Correctional Complex-Hazelton, Secure Female Facility. Services includes providing but not limited to diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye diseases as well as helping to facilitate the management of related systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and rheumatologic conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at the time the degree was obtained.
• Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Experience in providing healthcare in a correctional setting
• Additional professional education and certifications

Attire

The contract employee is expected to wear professional clothing that is appropriate to the correctional environment while on duty; business attire or scrub-type uniforms are approved. No articles of clothing worn by the contract employee will be of a khaki tan, khaki green, tan, dark green, gray, orange, or camouflage color or pattern. Footwear will be closed-toe, flat-bottom, and completely cover the feet; fluid resistance and non-slip soles are preferred. Protective vests will be supplied by the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye diseases as well as helping to facilitate the management of related systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and rheumatologic conditions.
• Providing treatment of visual disorders through prescription of corrective lenses (to include contact lenses when appropriate according to policy and subject to approval of the Clinical Director) and vision training and pharmacological means.
• Performing minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, anterior segment foreign body removal and suture removal.
• Completing ocular tonometry exams and full visual field tests.
• Recognizing the need for referral to other providers, such as ophthalmologists, and following proper procedures for ordering consultations outside of the institution.
• Minor repair, fitting, and adjustment of eyeglass frames.
• Accomplishing all procedures within standard infection control protocols.
• Assisting in patient dismissal from the clinic upon completion of treatment as well as ensuring follow up care instructions are understood.
• Maintaining optical examination equipment through normal procedures including cleaning and sterilizing as well as other minor repairs. Any defective equipment should be properly reported for corrective action to be taken.
• Properly storing and maintaining adequate levels of supplies in assigned rooms and operatories. If, at any time, the incumbent notices any supplies running low in the supply room, he/she immediately notifies the person responsible so that supplies can be reordered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or or call us at (210) 822-4005 or apply at https://www.careers-page.com/fidelity-partners-medical-staffing-llc#openings

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).

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