Staff Optometrist

Essential Job Duties

• Care includes routine vision examinations and screenings, interpretation of diagnostic tests, treatment/management of ocular disease, fitting of contact lenses in a diverse patient population.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records utilizing an electronic health record system.
• Complete charts in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
• Adheres to coding and billing guidelines and regulations.
• Affiliate with the development, implementation, and monitoring of department clinical policies, procedures, and protocols as needed to achieve GLBHC goals and objectives.
• Makes sure that essential support staff like Optometric Technicians and Opticians are monitored and trained.

Marginal Job Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Vision Services.
• Attends department and company meetings as necessary.

Education

• Must have an O.D. degree from an accredited institution and be able to produce evidence of such.
• Diplomate of American Board of Optometry, fellowship, and/or residency certification preferred.

Licensure

• Must be licensed to practice optometry in the State of Michigan and active DPA and TPA certifications.

Experience

• Knowledge of current practice patterns and ability to independently practice within current standards of care, including making appropriate referral for care of services when needed.
• Experience working within FQHC setting preferred.

Skills

• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Accept and utilize criticism when given.
• Organizational and technical skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Highly developed interpersonal skills to work with patients, peers, support staff, and clinical leadership.

Physical Effort

• Ability to consistently stand, sit, and walk throughout the entirety of a workday.
• Lift less than 25 pounds on occasion.

Hours

• Full-time; flexible and varied.

Travel

• Travel may be required to attend pertinent conferences; with travel, lodging, and living costs reimbursed at the existing rate of the corporation.

Reimbursement

• Reimbursement for expenses will occur in accordance of GLBHC policy.