Optometrist Lead

Visionworks Lead Optometrist EmployedOur employed optometrists help make quality eye care accessible and affordable changing the lives of millions of patients each of Prussia PASummary:Multi-unit role supporting the territory Optometrists (ODs) and Lead Clinical Assistants (LCAs) by providing guidance regarding best practices to ensure the highest level of patient experience. Collaborate with the Clinical Director (CD) and Territory Director (TD) in identifying opportunities for growth and providing support needed to allow for optimal business excellence. Involved in the hiring onboarding training and mentoring of ODs and LCAs in the TerritoryPay Class and PayPay Class: Full TimePay: $61.18 $84.13 Hourly plus annual StipendEssential Responsibilities:Practice Optometry in accordance with the clinical guidelines set forth by the American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry in addition to any applicable state board statues. Comply with HIPAA policies and maintain complete/accurate patient at each store location at least once annually performing eye examinations and observing patient flow and providing input to maintain efficiency and promote best practices. Maintains state(s) licensure for territory. Acts as an ambassador and leads by providing direct patient care identify address and follow-up on all patients ocular medical conditions and prescribe to those needs and/or refer appropriately to other medical professionals as providing direct patient care identify address and follow-up to ensure all patients visual life-style needs (spectacles contact lenses sun) are met/ not providing direct patient care monitor patient flow and serve as backup when exam demand exceeds doctor for leading and partner with CDs TDs ODs L/CAs and General Managers (GMs) to drive key success indicators ie. OD retention chart review completion slot capacity OSAT and guide ODs and L/CAs in developing best practices that allow them to provide the highest quality of patient care as it relates to overall general/ocular regular communication with all assigned Doctors L/CAs and retail to locations and coach ODs and L/CAs on driving efficiency quality patient care and best practices through store visits trainings and 2Collaborate and partner with Visionworks store team including effective communication with all office and store associates to ensure a seamless patient review and analysis of key metrics reporting and PowerPoints and present material as the importance of patient care patient education and quality of care and service to solve for the belief that everyone can benefit from an annual eye exam and retinal lead process improvement to maintain comprehensive exam requirements while consistently delivering efficient clinically appropriate eye care. Review key success indicators and identify opportunities to provide support to achieve best with GMs OD Scheduler TDs and Talent Acquisition team on OD and L/CA staffing needs and participate in the recruiting interviewing hiring and onboarding the Talent Acquisition team with onsite networking events for for onboarding mentoring training and development of ODs and for conducting chart reviews for all ODs bi-annuallyRP4Collaborate with cross-functions partners to communicate gaps and provide ideas to optimize clinical functions as it supports patient care and support in resolving issues in partnership with the TD GM and HRBP including Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and Associate Performance Notices (APNs) for Doctors and Lead Clinical input regarding updates to Clinical Manual and training materials and participates in specialist projects and other duties as Doctor Time off requests and schedules in partnership with the OD Doctor of Optometry degree O.D. including TPA certificate of 2 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and 5Strong communication skills verbal/writtenExcellent time management and interpersonal skillsRP6Supervisory experience or skills in coaching mentoring and training preferredAdditional Requirements: Valid state Optometric licenseValid TPA (Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent) level license in the state of practiceSuccessful completion of background check/credentialing processUse of specialized equipmentCK7 for interpreting and diagnosis (automated equipment Optomap Video Slit Lamp aptitude self-discipline and the ability to deliver outstanding patient serviceCollaborate with Clinical Director General Managers Territory Director onsite Optometrists onsite Lead/Clinical Assistants OD Scheduler and Clinical Relations team. Provide a professional workspace without distractions that will permit uninterrupted time with patients and colleaguesProvide internet service with sufficient speed to meet upload and download Requirements:Work flexible schedule(s) to meet business demands including evenings weekends and drivers license and ability to travel to various locations on a regular working conditionsUse of electronics devices including but not limited to computers laptops tablets and cell organizational skillsAttention to detailManual dexteritySpeak clearlyCalculations/Manipulating numbersProblem solving/reasoningPatient/Customer service aptitudeWork within needed time frames with interruptions and deadlinesAbility to think logically in following procedures and instructionAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff using video/audio equipment in a remote Requirements (where applicable)Training/Ability to diagnose/treat/manage eye disease and refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessaryMaintain state Optometric license accreditation and TPA level licensureMeet State Continuing Education requirements Company Compliance TrainingPrivacy TrainingMedicare Fraud & Abuse TrainingSuccessful completion of remote exam training through Digital required system platforms including but not limited to: Dayforce Power BI OTX/Eyefinity Zipline Zoom or MS Teams Outlook PowerPointEssential Responsibilities related to Physical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is required to stand use hands and fingers to handle feel pick or pinch and talk or hear most of the time. The associate is required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The noise level in locations is moderate (use of computers printers and machines).ActivityAmount of TimeNoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3StandXWalkXSitXUse hands to touch handle or feelXReach with Hands and ArmsXClimb or balanceXStoop kneel crouch or crawlXTalk or hearXHIPAA & Security RequirementsAll Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities Associates may have access to covered information cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Companys Privacy & Security Training Program. Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer committed to the hiring advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender national origin ethnicity disability or veteran status or any other protected status designated by federal state or local specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. As required by changing business needs complete additional essential responsibilities as identified and assigned.