Optometrist PRN
Company: Parkland Hospital
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion.Disclaimer
The following job description is designed to indicate the general
nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities
required of employees assigned to this job. Primary Purpose
Provides direct primary optometric healthcare services and
participates as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Responsible for providing quality management of patients,
presenting to the outpatient clinics with conditions of the
eye.
Minimum Specifications
Education
- Must have a Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved
College of Optometry. Experience
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must be a licensed Optometrist for the practice of optometry in
the State of Texas, licensed through the Texas Optometry
Board.
- Required Tests for Placement
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be able to demonstrate effective optometry skills and
techniques.
- Must be able to determine objectives, set priorities, and
establish and meet target dates.
- Must be able to work effectively with other healthcare
professionals and serve as a resource.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued
behaviors.
Responsibilities
- Provides primary optometric care to patients with conditions of
the eye, ensuring appropriate treatment processes per patient.
- Educates patients and families to ensure proper self
management, follow-up, and compliance with established
treatment.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and
trends in the field of Optometric Medicine by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively
participating in professional organizations, and maintaining
Optometric licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work
practices.
- Serves as an expert Optometric Medicine Clinical resource in
order to ensure quality care is given to all patients. Trains
technicians and residents. Maintains a patient base for resident
training in the areas of contact lens fitting and/or low vision
care.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws, and guidelines that impact the out-patient eye clinic.
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to
applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of
accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health
plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper
understanding.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with patients,
patient families, management, vendors, other hospitals, and PHHS
staff to ensure effective departmental operations.
- Participates in community services such as health fairs,
community teaching, public lectures, etc. in order to promote PHHS
as a patient centered/patient valued healthcare provider to the
surrounding area.
- Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes,
work flows, etc. for the Optometry Clinic and implements
appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and
efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and
PHHS.
Job Accountabilities
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and
monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of
the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and
trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading
professional journals, actively participating in professional
organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies,
laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective
internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable
laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure
proper understanding.
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based
on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status,
political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to
our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco
and smoke-free campus.
Keywords: Parkland Hospital, Dallas , Optometrist PRN, Healthcare , Dallas, Texas
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