Optometrist

MEDNORTH HEALTH CENTER•Wilmington, NC

21d

About The Position

We are searching for a talented and qualified optometrist to join our growing practice. As an optometrist, you will be expected to use your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. Your duties will include conducting eye examinations, prescribe corrective lenses, and determine patients’ visual alertness. To qualify for this role, you must be state-licensed and possess in-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders, conditions, and treatment. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills. MedNorth Health Center is a federally qualified health center located in Wilmington starting up vision services. We are adding vision services to our comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services and need a 20 hour/week optometrist. We are looking for someone to be here at least 4 hours per day, Monday thru Friday and some Saturdays but we have flexibility with the schedule. Our equipment will be new, and state of the art. We have an EMR for documentation and you will be able to hire your own technician. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. MedNorth is an equal opportunity employer. SUMMARY: Direct and provide outpatient care to clinic patients and ensure quality assurance including examination of patient's eyes, sight testing, diagnosis of visual disorders and diseases, determining course of treatment, providing and supervising appropriate treatment for such diseases, including glaucoma, cataract and diabetes.

Requirements

Doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited optometry school
Must possess a state-issued license for O.D. and optometry.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Optometrist.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders and conditions.
Proficiency with modern eye care techniques and equipment
Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills.
Current CPR certification
DEA license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems, Epic preferred
Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Responsibilities

Perform thorough routine eye inspections.
Identify the patient’s visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.
Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.
Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
Identify and assess eye defects and diseases such as diabetes and liver failure.
Record all diagnosis and treatment plans including transfers and therapeutic prescriptions.
Perform other duties, as needed, by the physicians to provide the highest level of ophthalmic care to each of our patients
Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement and utilization review
Examine the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects
Examine eyes and fitting spectacles or contact lenses
Write referral communications to doctors
Reading retinal scans
Prescribe medicines for people with eye conditions
Participate in the development of clinic protocols and procedures to ensure quality eye care
Participate in utilization and peer review programs which evaluates the quality of the optometry staff and services being performed at the clinics