Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Board Certified Ophthalmologist to diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of eyes.

Duties:

• Examines patient for symptoms indicative of organic or congenital ocular disorders
• Determines nature and extent of injury or disorder
• Prescribes and administers medications, and admits patients to hospitals if indicated
• Directs remedial activities to aid in regarding vision, or utilize sight remaining by instructing patient in eye exercise
• Participates in the health center's Performance Improvement program
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of the health center's health care plan.
• Practices Evidence Base Medicine
• Uses electronic health record for documentation
• Completes and signs encounter note(s) within 24-48 hours
• Orders Lab test(s) in the electronic health record
• Reviews and signs/dates lab tests results daily both in electronic health record and printed results, when indicated
• Reviews and signs/dates radiology reports daily
• Follows recall policy for abnormal tests
• Uses electronic health record for prescribing corrective glasses via e prescribe and to document patient's medications

A Successful Candidate:

• Effective clinical and communication skills

Qualifications:

• Education:  Board Certification as an Ophthalmologist licensed to practice in the State of Missouri required.
• Other:  2 years experience along with experience supervising Ophthalmic Technicians. Must maintain hospital-admitting privileges at appropriate hospitals. Must have reliable transportation.