Optometrist jobs in South Dakota

Optometrist (Part-Time)

Trusted Medical, PLLC

About us

Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera (www.edera.com). We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens and separation health assessments required by the Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!

Job Description

The Optometrist will perform an in-person assessment with the Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. The Optometrist will be responsible for providing complete high quality optometric/vision care services to patients and performing evaluation of the eyes and provide medical opinions.

Duties include the following.

• Provide vision examinations
• Perform exams/tests on all applicable ophthalmological equipment to assess claims
• Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state, and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry job specifications
• Prepare for and deliver exceptional patient handling and care during all interactions
• Complete and submit all required documentation promptly and completely, including DBQs in the required format

Education/Experience:

Active, uninterrupted, unincumbered licensure: Optometry (required), will consider ophthalmology license

Bachelor’s degree in associated field with a 4-year Doctor of Optometry degree

Minimum one year of active experience in performing optometric exams preferred

Technological Skills:

• Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
• Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
• Proven ability to be prompt, punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship and management skills
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, discrete, resourceful, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment

Job Type: Part-time

Work schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• No weekends
• No holidays

Additional Requirements:

• Active BLS

Immunizations Required:

• TB Screening (less than one year old)
• Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)