- Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school.
- Must be licensed in the State of Ohio and meet all requirements for credentialing and privileging.
- Must maintain appropriate continuing education requirements.
- Must have BLS certification.
- A minimum of three years of experience in a non-profit community healthcare environment is preferred.
- Must have proficient computer skills and the ability to become proficient in software programs specific to Lorain County Health & Dentistry i.e. NextGen, EPM, EHR, etc.
- Must have the skill and credibility to serve as a patient advocate and be a role model for change.
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
- Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
- Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.
- Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Must have valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Review patient's vision history.
- Elicit relevant information from patient/ patient's caregiver regarding current and prior conditions or ailments.
- Examine the patient using medical equipment and techniques for signs of refractive errors, disease, injury, and ailments.
- Perform routine checkups and visual screenings.
- Order and/or perform tests, diagnostic images, and other inquisitive diagnostics as needed.
- Determine patient's visual acuity, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
- Review and analyze all results, reports, and findings regarding the condition of patients.
- Diagnose and define a treatment plan for all issues or potential issues or refer patients to the appropriate specialist as needed.
- Prescribe medications as needed.
- Perform foreign body removal procedures as needed.
- Develop positive, professional, long term relationships with patients and their caregivers.
- Educate patients and their caregivers on recommended techniques to improve and maintain good health.
- Promote good health throughout the facility in conversation and behavior.
- Refer patients to specialty care if needed for complex medical or psychological conditions.
- Respond appropriately when on call rotation.
- Complete encounters per policy.
- Respond to requests within EHR i.e. PAQ, tasks, patient message.
- Collaborate appropriately with provider team.
- Participate in Peer Review
- Must maintain accurate records.
- Comply with HIPAA guidelines as all times.
- Must maintain infection control standards at all times per company policy.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Excellent Training and Orientation Program
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
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Description
PRIMARY PURPOSEOptometrists provide comprehensive vision care to patients of all ages. This includes, but is not limited to prescribing, coordinating and dispensing eyeglasses. Optometrists coordinate the care of chronic eye conditions, needed annual screenings and acute eye care needs. At Lorain County Health & Dentistry, optometrists are expected to develop long term relationships with their patients and their patient's caregiver, provide patient informed individualized healthcare recommendations and plans and offer ongoing support and advice as needed in accordance with Lorain County Health & Dentistry's philosophy of "partnership" with patients while integrating its values of Respect, Quality, Compassion and Hope.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Why Choose LCH&D? At Lorain County Health & Dentistry we care for a vulnerable population that would likely go without health care if not for our services. We are the largest safety-net provider of primary and preventive health care in Lorain County, Ohio. We are also located about 30 miles West of Downtown Cleveland, and only 1 mile south of Lake Erie – a perfect location to MANY area attractions.
