EyeHealth Northwest
Overview
Optometrist
role at EyeHealth Northwest. Doctor of optometry, providing primary vision care for our large and growing patient base. Perform eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye disease. Opportunities for care of pediatric, complex contact lens, low-vision medical, and surgically co-managed patients. Technician support, training (e.g. complex CL), continuing education, professional fees reimbursement and periodic in-house CME programs provided. Incentive bonus. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Communicate with patients and team members in a professional manner. Perform routine vision exams and provide prescriptions for glasses and contact lens. Perform comprehensive medical eye exams and advanced diagnostic testing as needed. Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Accurately and promptly document all patient interactions in the EMR system. Bill for all services provided including contact lens fittings. Provide postoperative care for surgical patients. Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists and optometrists 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. Adhere 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. Secondary Functions
Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall. Education and/or Experience; Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations (Minimum Requirements)
A Doctor of Optometry and a current license, in good standing, in Oregon State. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of devices, equipment and tools used in the examination of the eyes. Possess excellent communication skills. Possess excellent interpersonal and people management skills. Physical Demands / Work Environment
Majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated and moderately paced environment. Visual acuity is adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Manual/finger dexterity as necessary to perform daily job duties. Occasionally required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds. Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EHN believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our overall success. That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. This job description is designed to outline primary functions, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to limit the employee or EHN to only those job functions identified. EHN expects each employee to offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure superior customer service, quality patient care, and the success of our business.
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Optometrist
role at EyeHealth Northwest. Doctor of optometry, providing primary vision care for our large and growing patient base. Perform eye exams to diagnose vision problems and eye disease. Opportunities for care of pediatric, complex contact lens, low-vision medical, and surgically co-managed patients. Technician support, training (e.g. complex CL), continuing education, professional fees reimbursement and periodic in-house CME programs provided. Incentive bonus. Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Communicate with patients and team members in a professional manner. Perform routine vision exams and provide prescriptions for glasses and contact lens. Perform comprehensive medical eye exams and advanced diagnostic testing as needed. Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care. Accurately and promptly document all patient interactions in the EMR system. Bill for all services provided including contact lens fittings. Provide postoperative care for surgical patients. Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists and optometrists 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. Adhere 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. Secondary Functions
Other duties which may be necessary or desirable to serve the patient and support the success of the department or the company overall. Education and/or Experience; Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations (Minimum Requirements)
A Doctor of Optometry and a current license, in good standing, in Oregon State. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of devices, equipment and tools used in the examination of the eyes. Possess excellent communication skills. Possess excellent interpersonal and people management skills. Physical Demands / Work Environment
Majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated and moderately paced environment. Visual acuity is adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Manual/finger dexterity as necessary to perform daily job duties. Occasionally required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift, push, pull and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds. Reasonable Accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EHN believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our overall success. That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. This job description is designed to outline primary functions, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to limit the employee or EHN to only those job functions identified. EHN expects each employee to offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure superior customer service, quality patient care, and the success of our business.
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