What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1099 Optometrist position at Trusted Medical PLLC?
Optometrist (1099)
Trusted Medical, PLLC
About us
Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera (www.edera.com). We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens and separation health assessments required by the Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!
Job Description
The Optometrist will perform an in-person assessment with the Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. The Optometrist will be responsible for providing complete high quality optometric/vision care services to patients and performing evaluation of the eyes and provide medical opinions.
Duties include the following.
- Provide vision examinations
- Perform exams/tests on all applicable ophthalmologic equipment to assess claims
- Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state, and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry job specifications
- Prepare for and deliver exceptional patient handling and care during all interactions
- Complete and submit all required documentation promptly and completely, including DBQs in the required format
Education/Experience:
Active, uninterrupted, unincumbered licensure: Optometry (required), will consider ophthalmology license
Bachelor’s degree in associated field with a 4-year Doctor of Optometry degree
Minimum one year of active experience in performing optometric exams preferred
Technological Skills:
- Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
- Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
- Proven ability to be prompt, punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship and management skills
- Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, discrete, resourceful, and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment
Additional Requirements:
- Active BLS
Immunizations Required:
- TB Screening (less than one year old)
- Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)
Immunizations Strongly Recommended:
- COVID vaccination and boosters
- MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
- Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
- TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)
- Flu Immunization (within current season)
As a condition of employment by Trusted Medical, PLLC., all employees must submit to a drug test and background check, which includes a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history and education, prior to commencing work at Trusted Medical, PLLC
Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Trusted Medical, PLLC prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Trusted Medical, PLLC takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or veteran status
