What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Village Eyecare?
Job Description
Position : Optometrist
Location will be one of the following : Hyde Park, IL; South Loop, IL; Wicker Park, IL; Edgewater, IL
Reports To : District Manager and Company Ownership
About us!
Village Eyecare is dedicated to providing patients in Chicago with the finest optometry services, offering excellence and compassion from the moment each patient steps through the door. Our commitment to community, professionalism and personal service drives our core values.
Who we are looking for!
We are seeking an energetic candidate capable of multi-tasking and providing excellent
customer service to all of our patients.
Roles and Responsibilities :
The optometrist ensures that patients see well, their eyes are healthy, identifies any early signs of disease, and alleviates any eye-related physical discomfort. The optometrist does this through a thorough examination, developing a rapport with patients to uncover questions, concerns, and issues, interpreting diagnostic tests, and making accurate diagnosis, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Optometrist Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough eye examinations to assess eye health and status
- Accurately reads and interprets diagnostic tests
- Reviews patient history; notes changes or trends that affect eye health
- Verifies patient prescriptions
- Completes accurate diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatment plans
- Practices the medical model of optometry; treating first eye issues, creating treatment plans and follow up visits apart from regular / standard check ups
- Conveys education and medical knowledge necessary to patient to ensure continuing eye health and adherence to any recommended treatment
- Answers patient questions
- Conveys confidence and competence to patients
- Develops rapport with patients to assist in understanding patient lifestyle and needs related to sight and eye health (i.e. computer work, athletics, etc.) in order to best meet patient needs for optimal sight and health
- Personally transfers patients to optician; provides summary of appointment findings to optician to facilitate patient care and service
- Conducts and records complete exam in Officemate
- Reads, attends conferences, and conducts other activities to stay current on latest treatments and research
Insurance and Billing Responsibility
Administration Responsibilities
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