Optometrist
Company: Seneca Nation Health System
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $156,000.00 BASIC
FUNCTION: Provides eye care to the patients of the SNHS with the
goal of preservation, maintenance, protection, improvement and
enhancement of visual performance. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts eye exams using optometric equipment and general
diagnostic interpretation. Diagnoses and treats ocular disease.
Completes refraction and analysis of anomalous refractive
conditions. Provides direct care services to neo-natal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric patients by performing dilated
fundus exams to evaluate, monitor and treat multiple eye diseases.
Prescribes, fits and adjusts eyeglasses, contact lenses and other
vision aids. Recommends appropriate patient follow-up and care
options. Answers questions and provides advice to patients
regarding vision and optical issues. Detects vision problems of the
eye. Selects design, provision and adaptation of special aids.
Diagnoses and detects routine optometric and ocular problems
through physical evaluation of the eye, adnexa, neuromuscular
impairment or anomalies of binocular function. Refers patient to
ophthalmologic specialists and other medical specialists if
indicated and provides follow-up care and case management. Works to
promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high
quality service to patients, physicians and other staff to assure
quality patient care. Provides acute and limited emergency eye
services including diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma or
pathology on an outpatient basis. Offers digital fundus photography
for patients to ensure proper documentation and treatment. Reviews
visual field testing to diagnose and monitor eye diseases. Treats
multiple eye diseases with the proper pharmaceutical eye drops or
oral medications. Assists in the development of the overall Optical
Unit. Acts as a community educator providing vision and eye care
education, counseling and information as needed or requested.
Ensures confidentiality of records according to the provisions of
the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA. Upholds and promotes the value
and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health Systems mission
statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner. Provides care
through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of
both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness
and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment
plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and
building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and
respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.
Attends all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.
Follows all department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Strong interpersonal skills and
ability to relate to patients Excellent customer service skills
General computer efficacy Applied understanding of general
principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and
treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry
program Active New York State Optometry license At least 5 years
experience Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center,
outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service
(IHS)/tribal health, preferred.
Keywords: Seneca Nation Health System, Cheektowaga , Optometrist, Healthcare , Irving, New York
