Optometrist

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Optometrist at a leading healthcare cooperative in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. You'll provide essential vision and health care services, work collaboratively with a range of health professionals and gain access to excellent training and benefits. This role offers an incredible opportunity to influence patient care positively and embody the mission of promoting lifelong health and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Exceptional benefits

Free parking at all locations

Training and resources provided

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Optometrist licensure and certification in Wisconsin.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and technical devices related to eye care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality vision and health care services to members.
• Examine, diagnose, and manage disorders of the visual system.
• Guide and supervise Optometric Technicians in the clinic.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Technical Proficiency

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Licensure as an Optometrist in Wisconsin

Optometric therapeutic and diagnostic pharmaceutical certification

Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic medical records systems (e.g., EPIC)

Job description

Hatchery Hill Clinic - 3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin. BETTER TOGETHER

Excellent opportunity to work with a team of Optometrists in a clinic setting! Join our team and receive training, resources, competitive pay and exceptional benefits including free parking at all our locations!

TheOptometristis responsible for providing high quality vision and health care services to GHC-SCW members. Responsibilities include the examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures, as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions.Additionally, the Optometrist provides guidance and direction to Optometric Technicians.The Optometrist works under the general direction and supervision of the Eye Care Chief.

Job Specific Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as an Optometrist in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Optometric therapeutic and diagnostic pharmaceutical certification in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Certification by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) is preferred.
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid Healthcare provider CPR/AED certificate is required.
  Employee must obtain certification within four (4) months of employment.
• Ability to work within a team concept and multidisciplinary group is required.
• Ability to coordinate with consultant ophthalmologists and other health provider consultants required.
• Ability to read and interpret various medical reports and/or results required
• Ability to maintain strict patient, employee, and proprietary confidentiality required. Knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to operate technical and digital devices as related to the eye care field and interpret results with limited training is required.
• Ability to use computers and related software such as Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to use and/or learn electronic medical records systems and clinical applications such as EPIC.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to project a professional image in order to interact courteously and effectively with patients, the public, staff and others required.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and to work with a diverse patient population required.
• Ability to learn and maintain currency with GHC-SCW and UWHC policies and procedures required.
• Ability to provide leadership and to delegate assignments required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize a diverse workload required.
• Ability to speak and hear on the telephone required.
• Ability to intermittently sit and stand up to eight hours per day required.
• Ability to see at near, mid and far range required.
• Ability to perform fingering and handling with both hands required.

The incumbent knows and abides by all Group Health Cooperative of South-Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner.The incumbent understands our Mission, Vision, and Common Values (stated below) and is committed to promote these values in behavior and attitude.

Our Mission Statement: We partner with members and the communities we serve to maximize health and well-being.

Our Vision: As a local, not-for-profit, member-owned Cooperative, we are the most trusted resource for lifelong health and well-being in the communities we serve.

Our Values

• We are a not-for-profit Cooperative
• We are member-centered
• We are equitable and inclusive
• We are innovative
• We are community involved

We believe:

Healthcare is a human right.

In treating all people with dignity and respect.

There is strength in diversity.

Equity celebrates our humanity.

We are better together.

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GHC-SCW considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Hatchery Hill Clinic - 3051 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States of America