Medical Optometrist

Job Duties

Position Summary

This position is responsible for demonstrating proficiency and excellence in skills commensurate with the maximum allowances within the scope of licensure; maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of patient care in the practice; and optimally developing an optometric practice within the medical/surgical practice.

Optometrist Essential Functions

• Provides high quality, efficient, independent patient examinations within the scope of licensure.

• Documents findings accurately and succinctly in EHR

• Orders medically necessary and appropriate tests following the orders protocol; Testing is interpreted within 24 hours of completion of test with appropriate patient notification

• Appropriately refers patients when necessary treatment is outside scope or when second opinion is warranted

• Provides patients with contact lens exams and/or fittings when necessary

• Refers all patients in need of contact lenses, glasses or other eye related supplies to AEC optical for purchase; Supports optical and understands the quality products offered there

• Appropriately bills for examinations based on supported findings and documentation; Welcomes feedback from internal billing office and outside consultants when coding changes occur

• Works with clinical team to see patients efficiently including working up patients on their own if the technicians are running behind

• Excellent communication skills with clinical co-workers, support staff, referring providers, on-call providers; Promptly answers emails and tasks from internal and external points of contact.

• Excellent communication skills with patients from all backgrounds; Able to communicate concerns, treatment plans, and follow-up needed in concise but friendly manner

• Respects and supports external co-management of the medical/surgical patients according to state law and the by-laws of the practice

• Welcomes urgent or emergent patients onto schedule

• Provides post operative care to variety surgical patients from retinal, glaucoma, cataract, LASIK and corneal surgeries

• Participates in rotating call schedule as needed by the practice.

• Builds commitment in others at all levels to support the organizations strategic goals, positive culture and company values

• Communicates concerns respectfully, recognizing that there may be an alternative solution; Open to feedback, ideas, and new ways of thinking to solve new problems

Other Essential Functions

• Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed

• Participates in department and company meetings, as requested

• Assists in training and onboarding of new ODs, technicians and scribes

• Provides educational opportunities for in-house employees in all departments based on need.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required

Education & Licensing

• Graduate of accredited optometry program

• Licensed optometrist in the state(s) required

Minimum Experience Required

Experience

• One year fellowship experience preferred; Two years’ experience in ophthalmology setting would be considered in lieu of fellowship

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Provider of highest quality patient eye care

• Demonstrated ability to work with patients and staff of all ages and backgrounds

• Demonstrated computer literacy, especially EHR literacy

• Ability to meet or exceed patient volume requirements

• Understands and appreciates unique dynamic in practice with both optometry and ophthalmology

• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines when faced with multiple interruptions and sometimes stressful situations

• Can confidently establish priorities based on workload, focusing on attention to detail and accuracy

• Capacity to analyze and problem-solve issues to identify areas of process improvement and increase efficiencies

• Able to work independently and handle and resolve problems on own, but also know when to collaborate with staff and be a team player

• Ability to assess the importance and relevance of information and effectively and efficiently share information and relevant detail to the appropriate persons

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to develop and foster relationships with employees and clients at all levels of the organization; ability to give consistent and concise direction/communication to team members; ability to lead, motivate, educate, manage and train teams

• Ability to operate successfully with strategic and tactical level issues and to effectively manage multiple and diverse issues; good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions based on data and business acumen

• Courteous and professional demeanor while demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to company vision and mission

• Ability to maintain confidentiality utilizing HIPAA guidelines and maintain compliance with OSHA rules

• Advanced computer skills, including Word and Excel and a willingness to learn new software programs

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Compensation

$135,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55082

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

84155

Job Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Employer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefit

• Employee assistance program (EAP) benefit

• Company matched 401(k) plan

• Flex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)

• Health Savings Account

• Voluntary Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage

• PTO – Accrual begins on Date of Hire

• Floating Holiday Day

• Annual Scrubs allowance for clinic employees

• Free annual eye exams for you and your immediate family

• Significant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family members

Job Type: Full-time

Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer