Optometrist

Northshore Health Centers; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthShore Health Centers is seeking an Optometrist to examine patients, diagnose eye conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses or treatments. The role requires Indiana licensure and adherence to credentialing guidelines.

You will collaborate with the patient care team, participate in QA processes, and help develop department protocols. The position supports ongoing professional development within a patient-centered PCMH framework.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited optometry program (OD).
• Must hold or be eligible for Indiana Optometric License and CPR certification.
• Must maintain credentialing with NorthShore Health Centers and Indiana license requirements.
• Must hold Valid Indiana Optometric Legislation Drug Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to determine vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and treatments as appropriate.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists when needed.
• Assist in developing optometry department protocols and QA processes.
• Participate in management meetings and long-range planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with clinicians and staff to optimize patient care.
• Manage administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Optometry.
• Travel to NorthShore locations only as needed.

Skills

Optometry

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Licensing compliance

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Indiana Optometric License

CPR Certification

Indiana Drug Certificate

Job description

Job Location: Portage, IN 46368

Summary/Objective

The Optometrist is expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the PCMH model, and work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to achieve maximal health and vision outcomes for NSHC patients. In this role, the Optometrist will examine NorthShore Health Center patients’ eyes to determine the nature and degree of vision problems or eye disease, and prescribe corrective lenses or procedures according to the scope of their licensing. The Optometrist must meet and maintain credentialing guidelines of NorthShore Health Centers, and for professional licensing with the State of Indiana.

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing protocols and procedures for the Optometry Department - reviewed annually.
• Responsible for the implementation of patient care QA processes for the optometry department through Monthly continuous quality improvement meetings and chart audits.
• Examines eyes of NorthShore Health Center patients and performs various tests to determine visual acuity and perception and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma and color blindness.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids or therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
• Consults with and refers patients to Ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner(s), if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Treats eye problems of children who have trouble reading.
• Participates regularly in necessary administrative meetings,
• Works with clinic management to develop long range plans for NorthShore Health Center’s Optometry Department.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and standards of performance for quality care.
• All other duties assigned by the Director of Optometry.

*These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.

Competencies

• Planning and strategic foresight
• Responsible Decision Making
• Integrity and accountability
• Innovation and creativity
• Adaptive and flexible
• Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Empathy

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

Travel

Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position.

Qualifications

Role Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation
• Optometrist License in the State of Indiana
• CPR Certification
• Valid Indiana Optometric Legislation Drug Certificate

Preferred Experience Requirements

Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.

Minimum Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Optometry program

Preferred Education Requirement

Further education & certifications related to specialty

Required Skills

• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Practiced at organization and planning
• Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
• Makes tactics conveniently.
• Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
• Ethical reasoning and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail
• Receptive and responsive to feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening/weekend shifts. Work may include hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.