Everside Health Lawton , OK 73502
Posted 2 months ago
Purpose of the Position:
Under the direction of the Site Medical Director and Health Center Manager, the Optometrist is responsible for assuring that all patients receive quality vision care. The Optometrist monitors the effectiveness of the vision Clinic to assure that the highest standard of healthcare is provided.
Essential Functions:
Acts as the primary interface with the Clinic Medical Director and Health Center Manager
Assures that the Vision Clinic is fully operational during Clinic hours and that services are available as scheduled
Supervises opticians and other optical staff in cooperation with the Health Center Manager
Provides and assures that patients receive appropriate routine eye exams and urgent care, as well as other vision care that is appropriate in the care setting
Assures that referrals are made in a timely manner to specialists or other providers when medically necessary
Assures that the patient's treatment is monitored and coordinated
Assures that the documentation of care as represented in the medical records meets established standards of quality and is properly entered into electronic medical record system.
Acts as a day-to-day resource to physicians and medical Clinic staff regarding vision care issues.
Reviews medical utilization data in concert with the Health Center Manager and staff physicians and participates in studies to develop cost benefit information for the primary care vision Clinic
Conducts monthly staff meetings and maintains records of such meetings
Participate in the recruiting process to include referrals, interviews and/or skills assessments
Works cooperatively with Clinic management team to assure a productive and smooth vision Clinic operation
Assists the Health Center Manager in responding to patient concerns about care issues and works to solve problems and improve patient care
Assists in the preparation, investigation, and follow-up of incident reports
Develops vision care protocols, policies and procedures to assure compliance with accepted standards of quality
Assists in the promotion of the vision/medical Clinic
Maintains OSHA compliance standards
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Valid O.D. state license. Board certified or eligible in Optometry
Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare provider
One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a leadership position
Pay Range: $60.00-$70.00/hr
The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.
Everside Health