Location
Saint Louis, MO | United States
Job description
CARESTL HEALTH is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving St. Louis communities and school-based operations.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Optometrist provides preventive and therapeutic Optometry services for the patients of CareSTL Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Optometrist may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons.
- Provides clinical care including but not limited to routine refraction, test for muscle balance, examination and initial evaluation for ocular injury, slit lamp examination, application of tonometry, and routine examination of the fundus; p rovides after-hours coverage for urgent health care problems for health center patients on an on-call basis
- Participates in the health center's Performance Improvement program and assists in the formulation and implementation of the health center's health care plan especially in optometry protocols
- Practices evidence-based medicine and Patient-Centered medicine.
- Proficient in using electronic health records (here) for Clinical documentation; ordering and reviewing labs and radiology and clearing all the tasks promptly per organizational policies.
- Maintain the required Optometry Licenses, Certifications, and Credentials that are required
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Optometry school
- Board Certified
- Licensed to practice Optometry in the State of Missouri
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective clinical and communication skills
Transportation Requirement:
- Must have Reliable Transportation
Additional Information:
- Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Full benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.*
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