What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Dymentum Health?
Required Qualifications:
- Shall be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance
- basic requirements :
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Statement of Work-Optometry Services
The provision of Optometry Services for the inmate population at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution (FCI)
Greenville, located in Greenville, Illinois. FCI Greenville houses both male and female inmates. Male offenders are housed inside the
FCI and female offenders are housed at the Federal Prison Camp.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed in the Health Services Units of the FCI and the FPC, located at 100 US Hwy. 40 and 4th Street, Greenville,
Illinois 62246.
Period. A monthly schedule will be agreed upon after award by mutual agreement of all parties. This schedule is subject to change
To meet the needs of the institution. The contractor will normally work between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm
Sessions will require prior approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Education and Experience
The Optometrist must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial and ethnic
Backgrounds. Must have knowledge of routine office related duties including working knowledge of computers, word processing
Programs and be able to type. The optometrist must possess good organizational skills, good interpersonal relationship skills and be
Able to work effectively with the medical staff. The Optometrist must hold a diploma from an accredited program and must possess 2
Years’ experience in Optometry.
Additionally, the Optometrist shall also hold a current professional license that permits him/her to practice the professional specialty
Of Optometry. The Optometrist cannot have had a negative employment termination within 36 months prior to initiating vouchering
Process on them. The contractor shall ensure submitted prospective employee(s) meet the requirements of the vouchering process as
Described in the Civilian Personnel Manual 3000.03. The Optometrist’s name, work experience and proof of qualifications must be
Provided at the time the quote is submitted. The Optometrist must pass the security clearances listed in the BPA. The Optometrist
Must provide proof that they meet all qualifications and provide verification of credentials, proof of malpractice insurance and medical
Indemnification insurance in the amount specified in the BPA. Failure to submit this information may result in elimination from
Consideration.
Health Requirements
The contractor shall ensure that the Optometrist is free of infectious diseases. Any individual performing as an Optometrist under this
Contract who subsequently develops a medical condition which might reasonably be expected to place other workers, patients, or the
Public at risk shall be immediately removed from activities requiring performance of invasive procedures and activities which might
Reasonably be expected to place other workers, patients, or the public at risk. In any such case, the contractor shall be responsible, at
No additional cost to the institution, for securing the services of any replacement personnel required for contract performance.
Equipment and Supplies
All necessary equipment and supplies needed to perform the services covered will be furnished by the Federal Government. If specific
Supplies and/or equipment is necessary for the provision of required services, he/she shall forward the request to the Health Services
Administrator (HSA).
Description of Duties
The contractor shall be responsible for the following tasks.
Evaluation of patients as referred by the medical staff.
Providing legible written reports on all patients evaluated, to include but not limited to:
Eye exams as requested
Diagnosis of eye conditions
Removal of foreign objects from the eye
Physical findings
Tonometry exams
Recommendations for treatment and follow-up care
Prescribing corrective lenses/frames as appropriate
Fitting of eye glasses and adjustment of frames
Individualized adjustment of exam equipment as needed
Contractor must complete a minimum of 20 and up to 25 scheduled exams per eight session day
Utilize the Bureau of Prisons’ Electronic Medical Record to document the eye exam.
Professionals who take pride in their work and want to be appreciated for their efforts are encouraged to apply! In exchange for our staff members’ dedication and expertise, we are proud to offer a team environment and competitive compensation packages with an opportunity to establish rewarding careers. If you fit this description and would like to be considered for this position, please apply online by visiting https://tcmpcareers.applicantstack.com/x/openings. Feel free to e-mail us at hr@tdymentumhealth.com if you have any additional questions. We would love to hear from you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Dymentum Health by forwarding this job posting.
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