Specialist - Ophthalmology

Job Description

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Performs the professional duties of an ophthalmologist.
3. Performs complete eye examination, assessment, determines and/or implements the course of treatment.
4. Discusses with the patient and/or his family the eye findings, management, expected result of treatment and possible complications.
5. Follows patients through their illness at appropriately spaced intervals.
6. Receives the results of lab and X-ray tests, ensures that patient is notified of the results and appropriate treatment and follow up is initiated.
7. Documents and records the eye findings, treatment and the discussions with the patient and/or family in the inpatient and/or outpatient medical records.
8. Completes patient and other medical records promptly and accurately, indicating diagnosis, treatment, course of action.
9. Maintains strict confidentiality of patients' medical records.
10. Performs elective and emergency surgery as expected within the scope of the general ophthalmologist.
11. Takes on-call coverage of emergency and urgent cases during the daytime and during the night, as per the On-Call Schedule.
12. Performs special procedures on an out-patient basis, i.e., excision of pterygium, incision and drainage of chalazion, etc.
13. Incumbent is qualified in the application of both Yag and Argon laser therapy, as expected in the scope of a general ophthalmologist.
14. Is available for consultation with other physicians and specialists when requested.