Provider/Optometrist

Job Summary

Provide outpatient comprehensive optometric primary care services, including preventative and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as primary optometric care consultation services.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited university
• Three to five years of experience preferred
• Active Florida License required
• DEA license (optional)
• Currrent BLS certification from an accredited AHA or American Red Cross provider
• Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, HRSA) is preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Essential Functions

• Familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals, and objectives
• Comply with CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
• Adhere to current disease management protocols, and key clinical pathways
• Participate in Collaboratives and health care programs of federal and state governments approved by the Executive Team
• Ensure compliance with clinical measures
• Complete required documentation and assigned tasks on time
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan
• Utilize universal precautions when practicing in the clinical setting
• Facilitate needed referrals, including social services for patients requiring services not offered at CFHC
• Participate in team member outreach and off-site health care programs pertinent to specialty
• Represent CHC Values and Mission in the community
• Precept students as assigned
• Review primary care protocols and patient education materials in collaboration with the Leader and/or CMO
• Provide necessary information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans
• Review incoming reports (labs, images, etc.), sign off, and follow up per guidelines
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding and billing requirements
• Provide accurate coding information in EHR that corresponds to care given and documented progress notes
• Report as needed to the CMO any pertinent information or situations that impact patient care or CFHC liability
• Act as a resource for medical support staff
• Provide support and encouragement to clinical staff and center Leader
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (center-specific quarterly meetings, corporate meetings, and other meetings designated by the Leader)
• Complete all required training courses on time and maintain proper certification
• Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activities as requested
• Respond to requests and provide feedback for clinical support staff or center leader evaluations
• Make recommendations to Leadership regarding the purchase of clinical supplies, instruments, equipment, and repair and/or maintenance of these
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the team
• Be supportive of coworkers
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop best practices associated with specific disease states and expand approaches to patient care

Physical Requirements

• Requires 80% or more time spent standing/walking
• Independently mobile
• Ability to lift weight equivalent to that which would be required when occasionally assisting and positioning patients, repositioning equipment, and lifting supplies
• Ability to adapt and function in varying environments of workload, patient acuity, worksites, and work shifts