Optometrist (Seasonal)

Optometrist (Seasonal) St. Louis, MO Job Details Seasonal 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Loan forgiveness Qualifications Direct patient care Electronic health records (EHR) management Mid-level Preventive health (patient care) Quality improvement Optometry License Clinical documentation Patient treatment Care plans Eye refraction Communication skills Full Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Optometrist (Seasonal)

REPORTS TO

Director of Medical Services

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt CareSTL is seeking an Optometrist to join our team! The Optometrist provides preventive and therapeutic Optometry services for the patients of CareSTL Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Optometrist may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons.  Provides clinical care including but not limited to routine refraction, test for muscle balance, examination and initial evaluation for ocular injury, slit lamp examination, application of tonometry, and routine examination of the fundus; provides after-hours coverage for urgent health care problems for health center patients on an on-call basis  Participates in the health center's Performance Improvement program and assists in the formulation and implementation of the health center's health care plan especially in optometry protocols  Practices evidence-based medicine and Patient-Centered medicine.  Proficient in using electronic health records (here) for Clinical documentation; order and review labs and radiology and clear all the tasks promptly per organizational policies.  Maintain the required Optometry Licenses, Certifications, and Credentials that are required

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Optometry school Board Certified Licensed to practice Optometry in the

State of Missouri Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Effective clinical and communication skills

Transportation Requirement:

 Must have

Reliable Transportation Additional Information:

Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 paid holidays per year. Full benefits package. Public Service Loan Forgiveness. •We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At

CARESTL HEALTH

we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.•