Opportunities
Why Work With Us?
Our Values & Diversity
The Claris Vision team is rapidly growing, with over 300 professionals at 16 locations across the South Coast. Our clinical and corporate team members stem from a wide range of educational backgrounds and specializations. Among our strategies for success is the value we place on education and mentorship. Optometrists, along with fellowship trained ophthalmologists and eye-health sub specialists, are some of the best in the country in a variety of areas, including:
- CATARACT
- CORNEA
- DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
- DRY EYE
- GLAUCOMA
- AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
- OCULAR ALLERGY SCREENING
- OCULOPLASTICS
- AESTHETICS
We take pride in our dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that our commitment to innovation and exceptional patient care will continue to bring us the most talented, dedicated and forward-thinking individuals the eye care industry has to offer.
Culture
How would we describe our company culture at Claris Vision? It’s pretty simple—we’re a group of professionals, dedicated to helping people. The collaboration between Medical and Administrative Support team members is what sets Claris Vision apart from other vision care providers. We value the first-hand experience of our medical staff members and encourage all strategic and creative input towards enhancing patient care. For this reason, working for Claris Vision truly feels like working for a team with one goal—showing the world a little more care.
Benefits
Ask about our benefits! We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and our 401-K enrollment plan. We also offer flex pay and PTO for all of our full-time employees.
Claris Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company will attempt to make every effort to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or associates with disabilities.
Job Descriptions
Ophthalmologist
Opportunities for motivated, enthusiastic Ophthalmologists to join our established, multi-
specialty vision clinics located in IL, DE, MA, MD, and RI. Generous compensation and
benefits package including relocation expenses with leadership and bonus plans available.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
- Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
- Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
- Documents and evaluates patients’ medical histories.
- Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Provides or directs the provision of postoperative care. Develops treatment plans based on patients’ histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
- Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
- Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
- Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
- Instructs interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
- Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy.
- Prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
- Conducts clinical and laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus available
- Bonus packages based on identified practice metrics
- Paid time off, including CME time.
- Competitive benefits for health, disability and 401k offered
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Potential for leadership opportunities which will augment compensation package
Opportunity Highlights:
- Community based out-patient practice with diverse patient population
- Work collaboratively with highly skilled and collegial team in optometry and support staff
- Technician support with specialty testing available on site
- Minimal on call work
- Full or part time with flexible schedules
- Company owned Ambulatory surgical center affiliation
- Supported by helpful and robust MSO that provides backend office support including, finance, marketing, HR, operations, compliance and legal with a growing list of service offerings
- Robust integrated EMR system and data warehouse
- Teaching & research opportunities expected to be available by Q4 2022 or Q1 2023
Minimum Qualifications:
- BC/BE Ophthalmology, state license
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Work well in a team environment
Optometrist
Opportunities for motivated Optometrists to join our established vision clinics located in IL, DE,
MA, MD, and RI. Competitive salary with incentive bonus plans available.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct eye exams using optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
- Diagnose and treat ocular disease.
- Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
- Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
- Answer questions and provide advice to patients regarding vision and optical issues.
- Deliver outstanding customer service through all patient interactions.
- Direct staff and assist in the development of the overall practice.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus available
- Bonus packages based on identified practice metrics
- Paid time off, including CME time.
- Competitive benefits for health, disability and 401k offered
- Medical malpractice insurance
- Potential for leadership opportunities which will augment compensation package
Optometrist Qualifications/Skills:
- Applied understanding of general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- General computer proficiency
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and multitasking ability
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program
- Active state optometry license
- Valid CPR certificate
- Two-plus years of optometrist experience preferred
Opportunity Highlights:
- Community based out-patient practice with diverse patient population
- Work collaboratively with highly skilled and collegial team
- Technician support with specialty testing available on site
- Full or part time with flexible schedules
- Supported by helpful and robust MSO that provides backend office support including, finance, marketing, HR, operations, compliance and legal with a growing list of service offerings
Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
The Nurse Manager position requires experience and knowledge of the daily operations of an ambulatory surgery center. The individual working in this environment needs to be able to make effective decisions, analyze information, and motivate and lead others. In addition to possessing clinical knowledge, this individual needs to have strong administrative skills in order to plan, direct and coordinate the delivery of patient care. This role will assist in process efficiencies, corporate initiatives, and strategic planning.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Directs the operations and activities for the ASC.
- Monitors the environment of care and maintains oversight of the ASC’s facility and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and operational ability at all times.
- Manages the ASC staff including assessing, monitoring, coaching, disciplining, and performance evaluations.
- Ensures and documents employee satisfactory completion of orientation, mandatory education, and in-service programs.
- Supervises preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records.
- Maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines, instruments, and equipment.
- Ensures compliance with standards of care and regulatory requirements including patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Maintains clinical competence as a registered nurse providing quality patient care.
- Verifies and maintains documentation that all employees have current licenses, certifications, and compliance with vaccinations as required.
- Supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, objectives, and serves as a positive role model.
- Participates in committees, staff meetings, in-services, and activities of the organization.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, and vendors.
- Promotes effective, open lines of communication with all staff, leadership, medical staff members, and all company locations in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
- Monitors and approves payroll. Participates in the budgeting process including requesting input from staff and physicians for capital budgeting process. Conducts analysis to promote cost-effective operations.
- Implements and adheres to all company policies. Assists in revising the Performance Improvement, Infection Control programs, and other policies and procedures.
- Works to resolve suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy or procedure noncompliance.
- Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
- Ensures that fire/disaster/code blue drills are conducted and critiqued as required.
Education and Experience
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing – bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
- Current RN Licensure in state of MA
- BLS required
- ACLS required (within 3 months)
- OR, PACU, or Critical Care experience preferred
- Proficient with computer usage (Word, Excel, Power Point, Google, Email, EMR)
- Excellent leadership skills
- Previous management experience preferred
- Experience with AAAHC Accrediation
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting.
- Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities.
- Ability to move quickly in response to patient, employee, visitor, or medical staff needs.
- Driving independently to other facilities.
Working conditions:
- Travel to other locations is necessary at times.
- Occupational Exposure - Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Medical Receptionist
Reports to: Office Manager
Medical receptionists are responsible for coordinating the daily administration of and providing white glove service to doctors, staff, visitors, and patients. They greet and welcome patients, schedule appointments, answer patient inquiries, handle patient emergencies, and process payments.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Patient registration, scheduling, data entry and processing.
- Educates patients regarding benefits and collects patient payments, at point of service.
- Complete and accurate management of patient data in practice management system.
- Verify health insurances and obtain referrals.
- Organize and maintain medical records.
- Miscellaneous administrative tasks including, but not limited to scheduling, transportation, filing, faxing, etc.
- Must have a clear understanding of company policies including the company manual.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Exceptional Customer Experience – Understands and anticipates customer needs, takes action to meet customer’s needs and strives to exceed their expectations.
- Proactive- Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed, brings service challenges to supervisor.
- Drive for Results – Strives for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Focus on Efficiency – Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Teamwork- Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and across the organization.
- Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.
- Continues Learning and Improvement- Acknowledges own strengths and development needs and works to strengthen capabilities.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Working Conditions:
- Normal corporate office environment.
- Travel to other locations is necessary at times.
- Occupational Exposure - Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Director of Surgical Services
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
The Surgical Services Director oversees the operations of Century Vision Global Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Surgical duties are primarily related to vision procedures, including working closely with surgeons and site leads. There are significant administrative responsibilities included in this role, i.e., ensuring all state and federal regulations are met and followed, AAAHC credentialing, facility maintenance oversight and committee participation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops and ensures staff adheres to proper clinical procedures that ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality.
- Develops appropriate admission and discharge procedures and assures that pre-admission criteria are appropriately met.
- Researches and prepares cost reduction proposals and implements them as applicable.
- Evaluates ongoing patient care and reports significant patient problems to appropriate team members.
- Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure personnel policy development and communication to staff to achieve consistency in labor and employee relations.
- Serves as resource and role model for staff.
- Plans, evaluates, recommends, and implements new initiatives when appropriate.
- Works with site leads to select and hire employees according to established guidelines.
- Monitors, coaches, develops, and evaluates performance of staff on an ongoing basis in accordance with applicable performance standards.
- Assures compliance with all governmental (state and federal) and credentialing body regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, employees, managers, and physicians, always presenting the practice in a positive manner.
- Monitors patient service feedback and contributes to the process of resolving complaints and service issues.
- Serves in a leadership capacity for the Master Service Organization.
- Participates in and supports corporate initiatives.
- Provides and/or coordinates CPR, AED, and other safety training.
- Follows the established policies and procedures of the practice and of Century Vision Global.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and physicians.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration.
- Minimum two (2) years nursing management experience, preferably in an operating room setting.
- Experience obtaining and maintaining Medicare certification through AAAHC or JCAHO.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, Standing, Bending, Reaching, Stooping, Walking and Lifting
- Ability to see, hear, and speak with sufficient capability to perform assigned tasks
- Driving independently to other facilities
Working Conditions:
- Travel to other locations is necessary at times.
- Occupational Exposure - Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All
patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with
respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran
status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity
and/or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity
in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our
team.