Optometrist - Pediatrics (20895)

EyeHealth Northwest

25d•Onsite

About The Position

EyeHealth Northwest is seeking a Pediatric Optometrist with residency experience to help us build a new pediatric vision clinic in Portland. This is an exciting opportunity for a pediatric specialist to contribute to building a practice under the guidance of highly accomplished pediatric ophthalmologists. As a leading vision practice in the Pacific Northwest, EyeHealth Northwest provides optometrists with a suite of benefits including professional fees reimbursement, continuing education stipends and hours, incentive bonuses, and retirement benefits. Summary Doctor of optometry, providing primary vision care for our pediatric patients. Perform eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye disease. Opportunities for care of complex contact lens, low-vision, medical, and surgically comanaged patients. Technician support, training (e.g. complex CL), continuing education, professional fees reimbursement and, periodic in-house CME programs provided. Leadership Work with and lead a team, including technician(s); coordinate with clinic operations manager and/or Chief Operations Officer.

Requirements

A Doctor of Optometry and a current license, in good standing, in Oregon State.
Knowledge of devices, equipment and tools used in the examination of the eyes.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Possess excellent interpersonal and people management skills.

Nice To Haves

Residency training in pediatric optometry (preferred).
Experience in pediatric eye care and/or adult strabismus management.

Responsibilities

Perform routine vision exams and provide prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Perform comprehensive medical eye exams and advanced diagnostic testing as needed.
Educate patients and parents on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
Accurately and promptly document all patient interactions in the EMR system.
Bill for all services provided.
Provide postoperative care for surgical patients.
Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, techs, and administrative staff in a team-oriented and patient focused setting.
Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Protect confidential patient information and use good judgment in sharing patient information in a manner that is consistent with patient care and current laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
Adherent to all safety standards as established by company policy and OSHA requirements.
Perform work in compliance with company policy, department procedures and regulatory requirements, including State and Federal laws and regulations.
Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall.