What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Community Health Centers?
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A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.
Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers:
- No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays.
- A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
- Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition/training reimbursement.
- Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
- Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
- Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.
Job Summary:
Provide outpatient comprehensive optometric primary care service including: preventative and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment as well as primary optometric care consultation services.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Education:
- Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited university.
Experience:
- Three to five years of experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
- Active Florida License required.
- DEA license (optional).
- Certified in prescribing oral medications required.
- BLS certification required.
Special Skills:
- This position requires a high degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills. This position also requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to quickly identify problems as well as their most effective treatments.
- Skilled in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
- Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
- Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
- Adept at managing reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
- Some knowledge of accreditation standards preferred.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, eClinical Works related software, and online resources).
- Logical, methodical approach to work and capable of meticulous record-keeping.
- Bilingual preferred.
Other requirements:
- Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments/literature.
- Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
- Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.