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Optometrist

Optometrist

Community Health CentersWinter Garden, Florida, United States
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A career at Community Health Centers offers a unique opportunity to join a team that makes a real impact in our community every day, by improving individuals' health while enhancing their quality of life.

Top Reasons to Work at Community Health Centers :

  • No weekends for the majority of our centers, 10 Paid Holidays and early Fridays
  • A great benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, and more.
  • Competitive compensation with advancement opportunities and tuition / training reimbursement.
  • Awarded “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation” for five consecutive years.
  • Awarded “Top 100 Workplaces for Growing Families” by Orlando Sentinel.
  • Modernized and attractive health centers, that patients love.

Job Summary :

Provide outpatient comprehensive optometric primary care service including : preventative and health maintenance services, acute and chronic care, clinical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment as well as primary optometric care consultation services.

Qualifications : Education :

  • Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited university.

    • Experience :

  • Three to five years of experience preferred.

    • Certification / Licensure :

  • Active Florida License required.
  • DEA license (optional)
  • Certified in prescribing oral medications required.
  • BLS certification required.

    • Special Skills :

  • This position requires a high degree of responsibility, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational ability, problem-solving skills, and written and oral communication skills. This position also requires a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to quickly identify problems as well as their most effective treatments.
  • Skilled in addressing patient care needs in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
  • Skilled in working in a collaborative, team-based practice.
  • Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
  • Adept at managing reasonable patient expectations and complaints.
  • Some knowledge of accreditation standards preferred.
  • Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Internet, eClinical Works related software, and online resources).
  • Logical, methodical approach to work and capable of meticulous record-keeping.
  • Bilingual preferred.

    • Other requirements :

  • Commitment and ability to keep up to date with scientific and technological developments / literature.
  • Able to work flexible hours as assigned.
  • Able to work at other CHC locations as assigned.
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    Optometrist • Winter Garden, Florida, United States