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Optometrist

1 month ago

Akron, United States 194660 Axess Family Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:OPTOMETRIST

SUMMARY: Ensure excellence in patient care by conducting eye exams, addressing issues of disease and/or injury, and educating patients regarding the eye care options. Treat patients with compassion and work collaboratively with the rest of staff to meet all patient needs.


Full-Time, Part-Time


SUPERVISOR: Medical Director


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides outpatient care for patients with eye related disorders and conditions for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
  • Provides complete documentation of patient encounter in EHR including detailed medical histories, current medication, social history, family history, anterior and posterior evaluations of the eyes, dilates eyes when appropriate, orders and completes additional office procedures when appropriate, prescribes medication/glasses/contact lenses/vision aids/therapy, completes assessment and plan patient education.
  • Practices optometry to the full scope of licensure
  • Consults with other health care practitioners for co-management of eye diseases and systemic conditions
  • Abides by policies set in the department and API as a whole
  • Complies with audit measures, meaningful use criterion, e-prescribing, etc.
  • Educates patients on proper eye care including eye hygiene and safety factors
  • Participate in staff development and training
  • Refers patients to trusted specialist as needed. Follows-up on results of reports from specialists and documents interpretations in EHR
  • Maintains a positive attitude and team-oriented approach to patient care
  • Compassionate patient care, practices cultural sensitivity, and has professional chair side manner
  • Possesses solid knowledge of both science and art of optometry. Continuous commitment to remaining up to date on the latest research and techniques
  • Maintains licenses/certifications up to date including but not limited to OH license of optometry, DEA license, BLS, etc.
  • Works with quality team and health center administrator to ensure QI measures such as cycle time, missed opportunities, no show rate, third next available, etc. is reached daily
  • Provides telephone consultation to patients when needed and documents phone conversations in EHR
  • Ensures efficient flow of patients in and out of the health centers
  • Performs functions, duties, and services in compliance with regulatory agencies, HRSA, API Board of Directors.
  • Monitors strict adherence to: Universal infection precautions established by the CDC and OSHA
  • Communicates effectively with all levels of staff throughout the department and health centers
  • Trouble shoots difficult problems and takes independent actions to solve them
  • Through teamwork and accountability, exhibits behaviors and attitudes of courtesy and respect for all staff at the health center in accordance with its mission and values
  • Establishes and maintains effective and positive working relationships with representatives of outside agencies, government entities, vendors, as well as other staff and volunteers. Represents API when appropriate
  • Ensures patient confidentiality and demonstrates complete discretion when discussing patient information.
  • Practices cost-effective medicine by implementing appropriate prescription in line with all drug formularies.
  • Completes documentation of charts in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness, so that the health centers can collect funds for services.
  • Available to work some evenings
  • Available to work at multiple health centers


Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited college of optometry and must pass Parts I, II, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exams and obtain a license to practice in the state of Ohio. Current Ohio driver’s license is also required.


LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Licensed to practice optometry in the State of Ohio
  • NBEO Certified (Parts I, II, & III)
  • Valid unrestricted Ohio driver’s license
  • Current DEA Registration

COMPLIANCE:

This position requires compliance with API's written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.


Failure to comply with API's Written Standards, which may include the failure to report any conduct or event that potentially violates legal or compliance requirements or API's Written Standards or, for managers and supervisors, fails to detect non-compliant conduct where reasonable efforts would have resulted in detection, will be met by the enforcement of disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, in accordance with API's Compliance Program Policy and Procedure: Addressing Instances of Non-Compliance through Appropriate Disciplinary Actions.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and use hands to finger handle or feel; to talk; or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally be required to lift 25 to 50 pounds; however, this is not essential; duties may be shifted to accommodate lifting restrictions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). The employee will occasionally be working near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and exposed to a risk of electrical shock while running the copier, printer, other standard equipment and answering the telephone. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Stress level can be high at times.


Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.



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