OPTOMETRIST

Confluence Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Confluence Health is seeking an Optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, determine refractive powers, and fit lenses and contacts. You will collaborate with ophthalmology colleagues to provide optimal patient care and manage post-operative cases.

This role offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for external candidates and a guaranteed initial salary with a transition to production compensation after 6–12 months based on practice volume.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited college of optometry.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Currently licensed to practice Optometry in Washington.
• Basic knowledge of medical setting care and procedures.
• Knowledge of optometric examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Knowledge of patient education principles.
• Strong teamwork with co-workers, physicians and staff.
• Relate to patients, guests and the public effectively.
• Work efficiently under distractions and maintain organization.
• Clear written communication and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Pleasant phone manner and professional demeanor.
• Calm in emergencies; reason and solve problems.
• Judgment and decision-making when needed.
• Confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary vision care, including eye examinations and refractive power determinations.
• Obtain prescriptions and fit lenses, prisms, and contact lenses as needed.
• Diagnose and treat eye disease; consult with ophthalmologists when necessary.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists on post-cataract and laser vision cases.
• Ensure continuity of care and maintain quality assurance for eye conditions.
• Stay current through continuing education on treatment methods.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Overview

This position offers a sign on bonus up to $5,000.00Applies to external candidates only.

Please Note:

This position offers an initial guaranteed salary, with a planned transition to a full production compensation model after 6–12 months based on established practice volume and productivity.

Performs functions as outlined, not to exceed WA state RCW 18.53.010.

Reports To

Practice Manager

Responsibilities

• Perform primary vision care, including the examinations of the human eye, analysis of the vision system, and the determination of the refractive powers of the eye.


• Performs tasks to obtain prescription and also the fitting of lenses, prisms, and therapeutic or refractive contact lenses.


• Diagnoses and treats eye disease and works closely with ophthalmologist colleagues to provide the best possible patient care. Will always seek consult with an ophthalmologist or optometrist colleague on any case that is beyond personal comfort zone.


• Works closely with ophthalmologist in the management of post-cataract and laser vision correction patients.


• Works closely with the ophthalmologist to insure continuity of patient care as well as quality assurance on all medical eye conditions.


• Stay current through continuing education courses on improved treatment and management methods for all eye conditions and/or eye diseases.


• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.


• Understands and complies with code and evacuation procedures.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited college of optometry.


• Bachelor's Degree.


• Currently licensed to practice Optometry in the state of Washington.


• Basic knowledge of the care given in a medical setting.


• Knowledge of optometric examination, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.


• Knowledge of patient education principles.


• Relate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and staff and function as part of a team.


• Relate effectively to patients, guests, and the general public.


• Work efficiently amidst on-going distractions.


• Communicate effectively in written form.


• Work independently with minimal supervision.


• Good organizational skills.


• Speak to others with a pleasant phone manner.


• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.


• Respond calmly in an emergency situation.


• Reason and think logically to solve problems.


• Use judgment and make decisions.


• Deal effectively with the public in confrontational situations.


• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.


• Examine documents for accuracy and completeness.


• Speak clearly and concisely.


• Negotiate and work through issues.


• Leadership skills and the ability to instruct and train others.


• Type at least 35 wpm.

Desired:Not specified.