Optometrist - Chicago, United States - Gro HR Consulting
Description
Position:
OptometristLocation: Chicago, ILReports To : Practice OwnerAbout usVillage Eyecare is dedicated to providing patients in Chicago with the finest optometry services, offering excellence and compassion from the moment each patient steps through the door.
Our commitment to community, professionalism and personal service drives our core values.Who we are looking forWe are seeking an energetic candidate capable of multi-tasking and providing excellent customer service to all of our patients.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The optometrist ensures that patients see well, their eyes are healthy, identifies any early signs of disease, and alleviates any eye-related physical discomfort.
The optometrist does this through a thorough examination, developing a rapport with patients to uncover questions, concerns, and issues, interpreting diagnostic tests, and making accurate diagnosis, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Optometrist ResponsibilitiesConducts thorough eye examinations to assess eye health and statusAccurately reads and interprets diagnostic testsReviews patient history; notes changes or trends that affect eye healthVerifies patient prescriptionsCompletes accurate diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatment plansPractices the medical model of optometry; treating first eye issues, creating treatment plans and follow up visits apart from regular/standard check upsConveys education and medical knowledge necessary to patient to ensure continuing eye health and adherence to any recommended treatmentAnswers patient questionsConveys confidence and competence to patientsDevelops rapport with patients to assist in understanding patient lifestyle and needs related to sight and eye health (i.e. computer work, athletics, etc.)in order to best meet patient needs for optimal sight and healthPersonally transfers patients to optician; provides summary of appointment findings to optician to facilitate patient care and serviceConducts and records complete exam in OfficemateReads, attends conferences, and conducts other activities to stay current on latest treatments and researchInsurance and Billing ResponsibilityCompletely and accurately documents exams electronically (using Examwriter) with particular attention to appropriate coding and billing informationKnowledgeable about optometry medical coding; uses appropriate codes related to exams, diagnosis and treatment plansHas basic knowledge of insurance plans and is able to guide patients in order to best utilize insurance for treatment plansAdministration ResponsibilitiesAttends practice meetings as scheduled and requestedReads practice communications; responds as needed in a timely fashionCompletes charts and exam notes dailyWorks collaboratively with teammates to achieve patient care and office goalsTurns in all required documents, timesheets, and other paperwork as needed in a timely fashion
Needed Competencies:
Excellent optometrist skills; superior diagnostic capability conveyed with warmth and professionalismSuperior interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate with diverse patients, establishing rapport and trust;Sophisticated and thorough in professional practiceProfessional in appearance, demeanor, and interactions with othersConveys competence to patientsTeam player communicates well with the team, collaborative in accomplishing practice goals, supportive of other team membersTechnically savvy proficient in Office Mate, particularly Exam WriterDependableEducation/Experience :Doctor of Optometry; licensed to practice in IllinoisMaintains credentialing and stays current with continuing education requirementsAt least 2 years of practice, preferably in private practice settingExperience with Examwriter and OfficeMate preferredBenefits of working with usHealth insuranceDental InsurancePTO401kCE StipendsCompany holidaysCheck out our website: