Optometrist

dawsonohana; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking Optometrists to support the Florida Army National Guard's Medical Readiness Services. Positions are primarily weekend and on a part-time, as-needed basis across Florida, aiming to maintain deployable medical readiness for Soldiers and their families.

Responsibilities include writing eyewear prescriptions, documenting findings on military forms, protecting patient information, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Optometrist license required.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly.
• Provide at least two professional references with resume.

Responsibilities

• Complete eyewear prescriptions for Soldiers with vision loss.
• Document findings on Military approved forms.
• Safeguard all patient information.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and adherence to federal/state laws.

Skills

Driver's license

Fast-paced

Endurance

Professional references

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Florida Optometrist license

Job description

Are you a dedicated optometrist committed to providing exceptional eye care? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of military personnel and their families? If so, we would love to talk to you!

SUMMARY

LAUKOA is currently seeking applicants to fill our Optometrist positions located throughout the State of Florida in support of the Medical Readiness Services for the Florida Army National Guard. Work is primarily on weekends, with some occasional weekdays. All work is on a part-time "as needed” basis.

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete eyewear prescriptions for Soldiers with vision loss
• Document findings on Military approved forms
• Safeguard all patient information
• Ensures all actions are in compliance with HIPAA and other appropriate federal and state laws and regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Optometry

• Active Florida Optometrist license, without restrictions
• A valid US driver’s license
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes quickly
• Ability to work for lengthy periods and perform accurately with adequate speed
• Must submit no less than two professional references with a resume

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Military setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear?
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; and Peripheral vision.

We are an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.