Staff Optometrist
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Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Saginaw, MI, US
Summary
Provide comprehensive eye care including routine examinations, ocular disease management, and contact lens fitting for a diverse patient population. Maintain accurate electronic health records and assist in the development of clinical policies and staff training.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide comprehensive eye care. Care includes routine vision examinations and screenings, interpretation of diagnostic tests, treatment/management of ocular disease, fitting of contact lenses in a diverse patient population.
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records utilizing an electronic health record system. Complete charts in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
- Adheres to coding and billing guidelines and regulations.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of department clinical policies, procedures, and protocols as needed to achieve GLBHC goals and objectives.
- Monitors and assists with the development and training of essential support staff such as Optometric Technicians and Opticians.
MARGINAL JOB DUTIES
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Vision Services
- Attend department and company meetings as necessary.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Education: Must have an O.D. degree from an accredited institution and be able to produce evidence of such. Diplomate of American Board of Optometry, fellowship, and/or residency certification preferred.
- Licensure: Must be licensed to practice optometry in the State of Michigan and active DPA and TPA certifications.
- Experience: Knowledge of current practice patterns and ability to independently practice within current standards of care, including making appropriate referral for care of services when needed. Experience working within FQHC setting preferred.
- Skills: Clear and professional communication skills. Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions. Ability to work with limited supervision. Accept and utilize criticism when given. Organizational and technical skills.
- Interpersonal Skills: Highly developed interpersonal skills to work with patients, peers, support staff, and clinical leadership.
- Physical Effort: Ability to consistently stand, sit, and walk throughout the entirety of a workday. Lift less than 25 pounds on occasion.
- Hours: Full-time; flexible and varied.
- Travel: Travel may be required to attend pertinent conferences; with travel, lodging, and living costs reimbursed at the existing rate of the corporation. Reimbursement for expenses will occur in accordance of GLBHC policy.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (formerly Health Delivery, Inc.) began as a very small migrant health clinic in 1969, when the Saginaw County Health Department received a $75,000 grant to provide health care to farm workers. Today, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers makes up the largest of Michigan Health Center organizations. Over 50,000 patients a year receive a wide array of services such as such as medical, dental and behavioral health care in more than 30 locations throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are dedicated to ensuring our patients have access to quality, comprehensive, and integrated health and dental care by offering many support services, by being open at times that are convenient, and by offering transportation to and from appointments. Everyone is welcome regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay.
Our Mission
The mission of Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is to provide excellent health care to individuals and communities, especially those who are underserved, uninsured, or underinsured. The services provided are sensitive to the needs of the community, are not based on ability to pay, and are offered without regard to criteria such as race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Several of GLBHC’s sites are designated as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) through NCQA and BCBS of Michigan. This philosophy is transforming care through coordination and communication.
These medical homes lead to higher quality care and lower costs. We form partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians. Each patient is part of a provider-led team who coordinates treatments across the health care system. This PCMH model is just another way we are providing quality healthcare for everyone.
Founded
1969
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Saginaw, Michigan
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (formerly Health Delivery, Inc.) began as a very small migrant health clinic in 1969, when the Saginaw County Health Department received a $75,000 grant to provide health care to farm workers. Today, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers makes up the largest of Michigan Health Center organizations. Over 50,000 patients a year receive a wide array of services such as such as medical, dental and behavioral health care in more than 30 locations throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. We are dedicated to ensuring our patients have access to quality, comprehensive, and integrated health and dental care by offering many support services, by being open at times that are convenient, and by offering transportation to and from appointments. Everyone is welcome regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay.
Our Mission
The mission of Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is to provide excellent health care to individuals and communities, especially those who are underserved, uninsured, or underinsured. The services provided are sensitive to the needs of the community, are not based on ability to pay, and are offered without regard to criteria such as race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Several of GLBHC’s sites are designated as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) through NCQA and BCBS of Michigan. This philosophy is transforming care through coordination and communication.
These medical homes lead to higher quality care and lower costs. We form partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians. Each patient is part of a provider-led team who coordinates treatments across the health care system. This PCMH model is just another way we are providing quality healthcare for everyone.
Founded
1969
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Saginaw, Michigan