Optometrist

Description

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Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking an Optometrist to join our vision team.

Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."

Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.

We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

At Cornerstone Care, we aim to make all aspects of eye and vision health accessible to patients of all ages. Annual eye exams are not just important for patients who are near or farsighted, they are also important for those struggling with diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, and many other chronic conditions. 

Our locations are fully equipped to provide:

• Comprehensive eye and vision exams
• Glasses
• Contact lenses
• Ocular disease management

It is our ongoing mission to make sure all your medical and vision needs are met. We believe that everybody deserves access to complete healthcare that revolves around you and your family.

Cornerstone Care is seeking an Optometrist for our Washington, Pa. location. This new vision area has state of the art equipment to assist you in your care needs for our patients. You can make a difference in this practice, and you will have the support of the entire vision team to aide in your ongoing success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts eye exams using optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
• Diagnoses and treats ocular disease.
• Prescribes, fits, and adjusts eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Recommends appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
• Answers questions and provide advice to patients regarding vision and optical issues.
• Delivers outstanding customer service through all patient interactions.
• Directs staff and assist in the development of the overall practice.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Applied understanding of general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions, with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• General computer proficiency
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and multitasking ability.

Qualifications

Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 13 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.

Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.

Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000