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Staff Optometrist

Job Description

As an organization we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provides comprehensive eye care to patients as indicated. This may include assessment and management of acute and chronic diseases and treatment of injuries.

· Performs complete annual eye exams and record findings using logician and paper charts when necessary for visual fields.

· Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.

· Works collaboratively with the optician to suggest special lenses, frames type when needed, and special coatings.

· Analyzes and evaluates the functioning of the staff as it relates to aspects of clinical practice and care. Make any suggestions and discuss functional problems to the Eye Care Director.

· Participates in multi-disciplinary projects on patient care and quality improvements when requested by Eye Care Director.

· Maintains familiarity with medical/moral and medical/legal issues related to the eye care practice. Serves as a resource to the medical staff in related matters.

· Represents Whittier Street Health Center in its relationship with outside organizations in matters relating to the eye care practice and patient care.

· Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional licenses and affiliations.

· Performs other duties as requested.
Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:
· Strong knowledge of eye care practice and standards of care to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

· Knowledge of the community we serve and the ability to garner support from those leaders within the community to enable the organization to meet its goals and objectives.

· Ability to work with other physicians, providers and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative manner to meet the organizational goals and objectives.

· Knowledge of computer systems and applications.

· Skill in effective problem solving.

· Strong communication skills.

· Knowledge of community oriented primary care principles.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Patients and Employees are required to wear a mask while in Health Center

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Community Setting: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Optometry License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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