Optometrist

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Optometrist is responsible for providing primary eye care services to the patients of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) that is consistent with accepted professional standards and will provide care and services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by all regulatory entities.

• Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI, according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of clinic policies, procedures and protocols, as needed to achieve OHI goals and objectives.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHI Performance improvement program.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental and medical staff meetings as required.
• Supports health center colleagues with internal referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Conduct routine eye exams for patients.
• Diagnose defects of the eye.
• Provides personalized solutions to sight issues based on the patients specific case and medical history.
• Prescribe medications, eye glasses and contact lenses to treat ocular disease and disorders.
• Collects patient information and records patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results.
• Ensures that his/her documentation in the health record justifies prescribed treatment and includes findings/progress, and plan of care, in accordance with OHI policy and procedures.
• Provides vision care for all individuals without regard to ability to pay, race, color, origin or creed, according to OHI policy.
• Provides consultation, guidance and direction to medical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services of care.
• Effectively, efficiently and timely, completes all paperwork requirements for billing and medical records compliance.
• Advises patients on good health practices.
• Uses effective clinical judgment in referring patients and receiving referrals. Refers patients to specialists when required and in accordance with their insurance restrictions.
• Develops and implements goals and objectives to ensure high quality, cost effective clinical care.
• Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient’s visit and the charting is accurate to support clinical and documentation requirements via Medical Records (EMR).
• Ensures that all labs, imaging or other items in the buckets are addressed and closed in accordance with OHI policy and procedures.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends at any OHI site as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurse practitioners, and health care staff members.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings such as the traditional office, mobile medical unit, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with diverse individuals and groups.
• Provides consultation, guidance and directions to clinical support staff to ensure continuity and quality of services and care.
• Works to ensure patient satisfaction by communicating with patients in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Presents information to patients at an educational level consistent with their understanding.
• Active in continuing and maintaining a high level of professional skills and knowledge.
• Listens attentively to patient’s complaints and resolves or refers to appropriate individuals.
• Complies with treatment protocols as they are developed and implemented.
• Demonstrates concern for patients’ rights, privacy, and dignity.
• Adheres to the American Medical Association code of professional ethics.
• Adhere to the guidelines and recommendation of American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the Senior Management and Management Teams to function as a cohesive and professional unit.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the Senior Management and Management Teams to resolve departmental and organizational challenges expeditiously, economically, professionally and with minimum disruption to the practice.
• Leads and manages staff by professional example.
• Constantly strives to achieve excellence in day-to-day operations…