Optometrist / Ophthalmologist

Trusted Medical

Part Time 2 days a week

About Us

Trusted Medical LLC (www.trusted-medical.com) is the clinical care delivery affiliate of National Coordination Center (www.nationalcoordinationcenter.com). We specialize serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens required to be evaluated for VA benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!

This role will directly support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in conducting assessments for determination of disability benefits for Veterans applying for benefits from the VA.

About the Position

The Optometrist will perform an in-person visit with the Veterans to perform evaluations to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. The Optometrist will be responsible for providing complete high quality optometric/vision care services to patients and performing evaluation of the eyes and provide medical opinion.

• Hours: Part-Time
• Position Location: Alexandria, LA

Duties include the following.

• Provide vision examinations
• Test patient on all applicable equipment to assess claims
• Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry Job Specifications
• Prepare for and deliver exceptional patient handling and care during all interactions
• Complete and submit all required documentation timely and completely, including DBQs in the required format

Education/Experience:

• Current and uninterrupted licensure: Optometry

Technological Skills:

• Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
• Proven ability to be prompt, punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship management skills
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, discrete, resourceful, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment

Immunizations Required:

• TB Screening (less than one year old)
• Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)

Immunizations Strongly Recommended:

• COVID vaccination and boosters

• MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)

• Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)

• TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)

• Flu Immunization (within current season)

All applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Trusted Medical, PLLC participates in the E-Verify program. Trusted Medical is a drug-free workplace.

Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Trusted Medical, PLLC prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Trusted Medical, PLLC takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Optometry License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person