Optometrist - Full time - West Bloomfield ** $5,000 sign on bonus **
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Works collaboratively with the General Manager and Optometrist in Charge to ensure each patient receives the best possible care, and the office achieves productivity and performance goals. Works collaboratively with the Department of Ophthalmology to ensure the seamless delivery of eye care to all patients. Supports professional staffing and office coverage needs and ancillary staff training.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Primary eye care
o Ocular health evaluation
o Eye glass prescriptions
o Contact lens prescriptions and care
o Management of eye disease
· Work with General Manager and Director of Clinical Services to maintain proper professional staffing and coverage within the clinic.
· Professional growth and compliance with continuing education requirements to maintain licensure
· Support ancillary staff training programs
· Support practice building programs.
o Develop and support new relationships with Henry Ford Medical Centers, ERs, and other system entities.
o Develop and support new relationships with non-Henry Ford entities if possible including pharmacies, nursing homes, etc.
o Maintain existing relationships with key individuals.
· Attend regularly scheduled office and staff meetings
· Act as a role model for other staff
· Embrace best practices to ensure that we are providing the highest possible level of professional care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Successful completion of the program from a school of optometry.
- Previous direct patient care experience.
- Experience in primary care optometry, preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Michigan.
- Must be T.P.A./D.P.A. certified. TITLE: Optometrist-HFO Services
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
- Communication Ownership
- Understanding Motivation
- Sensitivity Excellence
- Teamwork Respect
Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
Must possess the following personal qualities:
- Be self-directed
- Be flexible and committed to the team concept
- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
- Be open to new learning experiences
- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
- Demonstrates customer service values
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a retail optical environment. Requires evening and weekend hours.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at henryford.com.
Benefits
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Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.