Part-Time Optometrist in Topeka, KS

Overview

Essential Role: Provides professional optometric services to complement the delivery of primary health care services at Grace Med Health Clinic; provides clinical leadership to support staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Examines eyes to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases; tests patients visual acuity, depth and color perception with ability to focus and coordinate the eyes.
• Prescribes eyeglasses.
• Analyzes test results and develops treatment plans.
• Administers drugs to patients to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems and prescribe drugs to treat eye diseases and conditions.
• Provides postoperative care to surgical patients.
• Diagnoses conditions caused by systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure and refers patients to other health practitioners as needed.
• Completes of all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Works closely with supervisor to provide leadership and direction for the optometry clinic.
• Attends all staff, clinical, board or other special meetings as requested.
• Represent Grace Med at functions as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assists with orientation and training of support staff.

Clinic schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Thursdays from 10:00am to 7:00pm. On-Call is required on a rotating basis.

• 403b retirement plan
• Paid Holidays
• Accrual PTO system
• Continuing education allowance and hours
• HRSA national loan forgiveness program
• Malpractice insurance

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Current State of Kansas OD licensure.
• Current DEA certificate preferred.
• CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.

• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Experience in public health preferred.

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
• Understands ethics of confidentiality.

• Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of Grace Med with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
• Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
• Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.