Optometrist

Queens County Bar Association; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is seeking an Optometrist to join their patient-centered team. The role involves diagnosing and treating eye conditions while maintaining compliance with regulations. A Doctor of Optometry degree and NY State license are required, along with the ability to provide exceptional patient experiences. This diverse and busy practice offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off

401k plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree and NY State license required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive routine and medical exams for patients.
• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and provide follow-up care.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Tools

Electronic medical record systems

Medical coding and billing procedures

Job description

Organization Summary

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR) located in upstate New York provides a comprehensive model of eye care with experienced specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians providing patient-centered eye expertise in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy. Whether a patient is visiting us for a routine visit, to treat a common eye condition or has a more serious eye disorder, we endeavor to provide the highest standard of comprehensive eye care services with excellence and compassion that will consistently exceed expectations. It is a simple philosophy that we hold true—patient first in everything we do.

Position Summary:

The Optometrist will examine, diagnose and treat various eye conditions, and may prescribe glasses or contact lenses, working to improve their patient’s vision. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The Optometrist will also ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical records.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive routine and/or medical exams for patients.
• Diagnose and treat various eye conditions.
• Provide clear explanation of issues and care plan to patient.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses as needed.
• Provide follow-up care as needed or in collaboration with peers.
• Perform LAL treatments (training provided).
• Utilize electronic medical record with accuracy to document patient visit.
• See add-on/ER patients as assigned, participate in call schedule.
• Participate in practice and/or physician meetings as needed/required.
• Follow practice processes and procedures as well as safety protocols.
• Remain in compliance with all federal and state requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry degree and NY State license.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers and others.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Articulate and professional in manner and presentation.
• Ability to provide an exceptional patient experience by anticipating, taking action and striving to exceed expectations.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems; proficiency with medical coding and billing procedures.
• Team player who is an active participant as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization.

Work Environment:

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is a busy private practice with 13 physicians and five office locations. Employees are frequently engaged in repetitive tasks and are primarily working in a medical office environment interacting with patients, physicians and colleagues. Employees are occasionally exposed to biological hazards including, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens and/or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the physician is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The physician is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The physician is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physician must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds when assisting patients. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information:

This position requires work to be performed on-site in one or more of our medical office locations. Ability to travel to and between our office locations is required. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits:

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region offers competitive pay with a base salary and bonus structure and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as a wide array of voluntary benefit offerings such as disability, life and critical illness insurance. Full-time employees also enjoy generous paid time off including paid holidays and a 401k plan with employer contribution.

Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices. Compensation offers are based on experience, skills, and education. Benefits and benefit eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.