Job Description

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.

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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