Optometrist - Community Health Centers
Orlando, FL 32820
About the Job
A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.
Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers
- No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
- A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
- Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
- Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
- Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
- Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.
Job Summary:
Provide outpatient comprehensive optometric primary care service including: preventative and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment as well as primary optometric care consultation services.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Education:
- Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited university
Experience:
- Three to five years of experience preferred
Certification/Licensure:
- Active Florida License required
- DEA license (optional)
- Certified in prescribing oral medications required
- BLS certification required
Special Skills:
- This position requires a high degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills. This position also requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to quickly identify problems as well as their most effective treatments.
- Skilled in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
- Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
- Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
- Adept at managing reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
- Some knowledge of accreditation standards (AAAHC, HRSA) preferred.
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, eClinical Works related software, and online resources).
- Logical, methodical approach to work and capable of meticulous record-keeping.
- Bilingual preferred.
Other requirements:
- Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments/literature.
- Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
- Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.
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