Optometry Services

Optometrist to provide services at Greater Binghamton Health Center (GBHC) once a month for six (6) hours a day. The CONTRACTOR must have the approval of the local Health Department and will meet all specifications established by the U.S. Public Health Federation, the National Sanitation Foundation, and in addition, any local or governmental authority having applicable jurisdiction. The Contractor Responsibilities:1. Provide on site services to facility’s patients in the Medical Clinic.2. Perform refractions and tonometry, using air puff tonometer or other appropriate equipment, as needed.3. Provide routine exams-refractions and glaucoma testing, or as requested. The time expected in doing refractions must be no less than 30 minutes.4. Provide prescription, segmental height (if applicable), and PD measurements for glasses.5. Repair (e.g., tighten loose screws, replace bows, etc.) broken glasses.6. Provide proper documentation and notes pertaining to services. Contractor is to consult with appropriate medical staff when required. The Contractor will provide services 1 time per month for 6 hours a day. The number of days may increase if mutually agreed upon by the facility and provider. The Contractor must provide services in full compliance with all State, Federal, hospital and Joint Commission standards. The Contractor is required to complete a two-step TB Skin Test (unless previously tested positive) and documentation must be submitted. If previously tested positive, the Contractor must provide documentation from their primary care provider, stating a history of a positive TB Skin Test result and if treatment was needed/completed. The Contractor also must provide a negative chest x-ray or a negative QuantiFERON gold test. Any new converter or active TB case must be reported to the facility Infection Control Department. All information will be kept confidential. The Contractor will need to provide documentation of vaccine administration, or titers, for Hepatitis B, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and Mumps. If it is influenza season, approximately September – May, please provide proof of immunization. Please be aware that if you decline to receive the influenza vaccine, you will be required to wear a surgical mask at all times. All powered equipment (including electrical, battery pneumatic, mechanical and gas operated) must be appropriately maintained to prevent injury to the patient and/or user. Maintenance, repair and incident history must be available for periodic facility review (at least annually). All workers subcontracted with/employed in the performance of this contract must possess the qualifications. Training, licenses, and permits that may be required. Contractor warrants that its level of experience and workmanship is commensurate with the level of service to be provided. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%