Optometry job opening: Madera, CA

Company: Archway Physician Recruitment
Location: Madera
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Optometry opening in California _x000D_Madera, CA_x000D x000D_The Optometrist cares for patients in the community clinic setting. The optometrist will be responsible for examining patients, diagnosing eye and vision problems, testing patients depth and color perception, and testing patients ability to coordinate and focus their eyes. The Optometrist will also prescribe contact lenses and glasses, and diagnose eye problems within the optometrists scope. This provider will refer to supportive care as needed and appropriately, and interacts positively with other members of the CH Staff._x000D x000D_EXPECTATIONS:_x000D_- Arrives on time and adheres to set schedule._x000D_- Works flexible or extended hours where necessary_x000D_- Participates in health center in-services, listening and respecting others ideas_x000D_- Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with, organizational missions and objectives_x000D_- Use of professionalism and best efforts in your position._x000D x000D_DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: _x000D_Health Care Services:_x000D_1. Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities within the scope of optometry._x000D_2. Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan._x000D_3. Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids._x000D_4. Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit._x000D_5. Remove foreign bodies from the eye._x000D_6. Chart documentation according to clinic standards using Electronic Health Record charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems, including medication as needed._x000D_7. Follow-up on specific disease categories and no show evaluations._x000D_8. Review laboratory, x-ray and referral documents prior to filing._x000D_9. Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues._x000D_10. Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment._x000D_ _x000D_Consultation and Referrals:_x000D_1. Consultations with Medical Director for problems beyond standardized procedures. Consult physicians as needed._x000D_2. Referrals to other providers as needed including Health Education referrals as indicated per protocols._x000D x000D_Teamwork Expectations:_x000D_1. Participate in clinician peer review process._x000D_2. Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested._x000D_3. Interact with and maintain referral resources._x000D_4. Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education._x000D_5. Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc._x000D_6. Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting._x000D_7. Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards._x000D x000D_MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:_x000D_Education: _x000D_- Graduation from an accredited Optometry Program_x000D x000D_License: _x000D_- Valid California Optometry License_x000D x000D_Certifications:_x000D_- Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification_x000D x000D_Skills:_x000D_- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred_x000D_- Interest in and willingness to promote individual acute, chronic and preventable care programs and concepts._x000D_- Ability to establish a genuine positive interaction with patients and staff_x000D_- Agrees with and upholds the mission of the health center with patients and staff

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