Per Diem Optometrist
Healthstat, Inc

Job Info

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Position Responsibilities:

• 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

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