What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Park Nicollet Health Services?
Job Description
Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary
Provides direct patient care within the Eye Department, involving advanced assessment, implementation, intervention, and evaluation skills to determine visual efficiency and performance, eye diseases, and other abnormalities of or affecting the eyes. Prescribes corrective lenses, vision therapy, environmental modifications, and medications as allowed by state law and Park Nicollet Medical Center standards. Administers high quality patient care in accordance with the Board of Optometry and Park Nicollet Medical Center standards. The incumbent will be expected to comply with the standards of Personalized Care and Customer Service including all applicable SHINES and job-specific standards.
Work Schedule
Fulltime 1.0 FTE. Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with one Saturday a month. South Metro Float.
Required Qualifications
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Doctor of Optometry from an accredit school of Optometry, and two or more years related optometric experience.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification
The incumbent must maintain licensure to practice optometry in the State of Minnesota
This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics established by the Board of Optometry.
Strong clinical and human relation skills, effective oral and written communications, and an extensive knowledge in optical testing is also required.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following equipment: Phoropter; Retinoscope; Ophthalmoscope; Slit Lamp; Keratometry; Lensometer; Radioscope; Trial Lenses; Indirect Ophthalmoscope; Fusion Test; Color Blindness Test; Applanation Tonometry; Telephone; Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder.
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Park Nicollet is looking to hire an Optometrist to join our Eye team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary
Provides direct patient care within the Eye Department, involving advanced assessment, implementation, intervention, and evaluation skills to determine visual efficiency and performance, eye diseases, and other abnormalities of or affecting the eyes. Prescribes corrective lenses, vision therapy, environmental modifications, and medications as allowed by state law and Park Nicollet Medical Center standards. Administers high quality patient care in accordance with the Board of Optometry and Park Nicollet Medical Center standards. The incumbent will be expected to comply with the standards of Personalized Care and Customer Service including all applicable SHINES and job-specific standards.
Work Schedule
Fulltime 1.0 FTE. Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with one Saturday a month. South Metro Float.
Required Qualifications
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
Doctor of Optometry from an accredit school of Optometry, and two or more years related optometric experience.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification
The incumbent must maintain licensure to practice optometry in the State of Minnesota
This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Maintain standards of clinical skills and professional ethics established by the Board of Optometry.
Strong clinical and human relation skills, effective oral and written communications, and an extensive knowledge in optical testing is also required.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and ensure safety of patients.
Proven proficiency in the operation of the following equipment: Phoropter; Retinoscope; Ophthalmoscope; Slit Lamp; Keratometry; Lensometer; Radioscope; Trial Lenses; Indirect Ophthalmoscope; Fusion Test; Color Blindness Test; Applanation Tonometry; Telephone; Fax Machine, CRT; and Tape Recorder.
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
