Optometrist at Charter Oak Health Center

Hartford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Competence, Communication, Patient Care, Electronic Health Records, Eye Examination, Treatment Planning, Prescription Management, Patient Education, Collaboration, Documentation, Compliance, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary Works to diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. This is a prat time position for 8 hours per week. Requirements Essential Position Duties 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 such as glaucoma or color blindness. 2. Ability to document patient interactions in the electronic health records 3. Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan. 4. Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids. 5. Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit. 6. Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors. 7. Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary. 8. Remove foreign bodies from the eye as indicated. 9. Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care in conjunction with ophthalmologist. 10. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. 11. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. 12. Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools. 13. Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management. 14. Must maintain appropriate attendance. 15. Documents patient interactions in electronic record. 16. Maintains patient privacy and safety. Compliance Responsibilities · Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct and HIPAA. · Participates in required orientation and training programs, as required. · Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance in accordance with COHC Compliance Reporting Process. · Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. · Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Core Competencies/Skill Sets Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint · Demonstrated clinical competence in and an in-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders and conditions. · Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communications among and with other health disciplines; demonstrated ability to communicate to large groups of health professionals. · Must demonstrate and maintain knowledge and competency in providing care for patients in adolescent, adult and/or age groups Professional Experience/Educational Requirements Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree Two years’ experience preferred. Certification/Licensure Current valid CT License

Responsibilities

The Optometrist will diagnose, manage, and treat conditions of the human eye and visual system, including prescribing corrective lenses and therapeutic drugs. They will also educate patients on eye care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed.