Optometrist - Full time - Taylor

Henry Ford Hospital•Taylor, MI

33d

About The Position

Join the dynamic eye care team that is the driving force behind the success of Henry Ford Health System's OptimEyes. Our Mission - We enhance and enrich people's lives by providing compassionate, state-of-the-art eye care and vision for life. Our Vision - We are leaders in eye care committed to advancing the profession through education, training, and innovation. GENERAL SUMMARY: Works collaboratively with the General Manager and Optometrist in Charge to ensure each patient receives the best possible care, and the office achieves productivity and performance goals. Works collaboratively with the Department of Ophthalmology to ensure the seamless delivery of eye care to all patients. Supports professional staffing and office coverage needs and ancillary staff training.

Requirements

Successful completion of the program from a school of Optometry.
Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
Must be T.P.A./D.P.A. certified.
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Nice To Haves

Previous direct patient care experience.
Experience in primary care optometry, preferred

Responsibilities

Primary eye care
Ocular health evaluation
Eye glass prescriptions
Contact lens prescriptions and care
Management of eye disease
Comprehensive primary eye care
Routine eye care including comprehensive examinations, refractions, contact lens services
Medical eye care for acute and chronic eye diseases
Specialty eye care (ex. medically necessary contact lenses, dry eye clinic) privileges based on training and experienceWork with General Manager and Director of Clinical Services to maintain proper professional staffing and coverage within the clinic.
Professional growth and compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain licensure
Support ancillary staff training programs
Support practice building programs.
Develop and support new relationships with Henry Ford Medical Centers, ERs, and other system entities.
Develop and support new relationships with non-Henry Ford entities if possible including pharmacies, nursing homes, etc.
Maintain existing relationships with key individuals.
Attend regularly scheduled office and staff meetings
Act as a role model for other staff
Embrace best practices to ensure that we are providing the highest possible level of professional care.