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OptometristFirst Choice Health Centers • East Hartford, CT, USA
Optometrist

Optometrist

First Choice Health Centers • East Hartford, CT, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

First Choice Health Centers is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Optometrist to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community health and improving access to vision care. You will provide full-scope optometric services to patients of all ages in an outpatient clinic setting, with a focus on patient education, prevention, and chronic disease management. This position is located at 478 Burnside Ave, East Hartford

If you're a team-oriented optometrist who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and the community, we encourage you to apply.

Why First Choice?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
  • 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
  • 5 days of paid CME per contract year along with $2,500 in reimbursement
  • $1,500 in reimbursement for licenses and membership dues per contract year
  • Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
  • Company paid Life insurance
  • Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
  • Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app)
  • Recognition programs
  • Paid Basic Life Support certification with renewal every 2 years.
  • Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm, Thursday, 8 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm and Friday 8 : 00 am to 3 : 00 pm
  • The annual pay range for this position is $125,000 - $170,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education certifications, etc.

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

  • Doctor of Optometry Degree
  • Completion of Optometry program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association
  • Valid and unrestricted Connecticut License
  • Federal and State controlled substance licenses / state narcotic registration
  • Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team
  • Desire to serve a diverse population in a community health setting
  • Experience and Training :

  • Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply
  • Standard Job Duties :

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams, including refractions, ocular health evaluations, and contact lens fittings
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular diseases and conditions
  • Work collaboratively with primary care providers and specialists to manage systemic diseases with ocular manifestations (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
  • Provide patient education and counseling on eye health, hygiene, and preventive care
  • Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner
  • Participate in clinic quality improvement initiatives and outreach efforts as needed
  • Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists when advanced care is required
  • COVID-19 considerations : Employees of First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

    First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test, including testing for marijuana, before beginning employment.

    First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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