Optometrist - Part Time - Chicago, United States - Village Eyecare

Village Eyecare

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Position:
Optometrist

Location:
Chicago, IL

Reports To:
Practice Owner

Part time:3 days/week, 20-25 hours

About us

Village 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 for

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 Responsibilities _
Conducts thorough eye examinations to assess eye health and status
Accurately reads and interprets diagnostic tests
Reviews patient history; notes changes or trends that affect eye health
Verifies patient prescriptions
Completes accurate diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatment plans
Practices the medical model of optometry; treating first eye issues, creating treatment plans and follow up visits apart from regular/standard check ups
Conveys education and medical knowledge necessary to patient to ensure continuing eye health and adherence to any recommended treatment
Answers patient questions
Conveys confidence and competence to patients
Develops 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 health
Personally transfers patients to optician; provides summary of appointment findings to optician to facilitate patient care and service
Conducts and records complete exam in Officemate
Reads, attends conferences, and conducts other activities to stay current on latest treatments and research
Insurance and Billing Responsibility_
Completely and accurately documents exams electronically (using Examwriter) with particular attention to appropriate coding and billing information
Knowledgeable about optometry medical coding; uses appropriate codes related to exams, diagnosis and treatment plans
Has basic knowledge of insurance plans and is able to guide patients in order to best utilize insurance for treatment plans
Administration Responsibilities _
Attends practice meetings as scheduled and requested
Reads practice communications; responds as needed in a timely fashion
Completes charts and exam notes daily
Works collaboratively with teammates to achieve patient care and office goals
Turns 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 professionalism
Superior interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate with diverse patients, establishing rapport and trust;
Sophisticated and thorough in professional practice
Professional in appearance, demeanor, and interactions with others
Conveys competence to patients
Team player communicates well with the team, collaborative in accomplishing practice goals, supportive of other team members
Technically savvy proficient in Office Mate, particularly Exam Writer
Dependable

Education/Experience:

Doctor of Optometry; licensed to practice in Illinois
Maintains credentialing and stays current with continuing education requirements
At least 2 years of practice, preferably in private practice setting
Experience with Examwriter and OfficeMate preferred

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