Des Moines Eye Surgeons

Applicant Privacy Policy

Des Moines Eye Surgeons ("DMES," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide during the recruitment and hiring process.

This Applicant Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you apply for employment with our organization. This policy applies only to employment applicants and candidates. It does not apply to patients or the collection of Protected Health Information (PHI), which is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information We Collect

Depending on the position for which you apply, we may collect:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Resume, cover letter, and employment history
• Educational background, certifications, licenses, and professional credentials
• Professional references
• Employment eligibility documentation
• Availability and scheduling preferences
• Interview notes and hiring evaluations
• Background check information (where permitted by law and with appropriate authorization)
• Drug screening results (if required after a conditional offer of employment)
• Voluntary Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) information, where applicable
• Any additional information you voluntarily provide during the hiring process

Please do not include patient information or other confidential healthcare information within your application materials.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected solely for employment-related purposes, including:

• Reviewing your qualifications
• Evaluating your suitability for employment
• Communicating with you regarding your application
• Scheduling interviews
• Verifying education, employment history, certifications, and references
• Conducting legally permissible background checks
• Complying with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintaining recruitment records
• Improving our hiring process

Submitting an application does not guarantee employment or an interview.

Who Has Access to Your Information

Access to applicant information is limited to individuals who have a legitimate business need, including:

• Human Resources
• Practice Administrators
• Hiring Managers
• Physicians participating in the hiring process
• Authorized third-party service providers assisting with recruiting, background screening, or onboarding

All individuals handling applicant information are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Sharing Your Information

Des Moines Eye Surgeons does not sell applicant personal information.

We may share your information only:

• With service providers assisting with recruitment or pre-employment screening
• When required by law
• To comply with legal obligations or governmental requests
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Des Moines Eye Surgeons, our employees, patients, or applicants

Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect applicant information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

Applicant information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Complete the hiring process
• Meet legal and regulatory record retention requirements
• Defend against employment-related claims
• Consider applicants for future opportunities (unless you request otherwise where permitted)

If you become an employee, relevant application materials become part of your personnel file.

Your Choices

You may:

• Request to update inaccurate application information
• Withdraw your application at any time
• Request information regarding the status of your application
• Contact us regarding questions about how your applicant information is handled

Certain information may still be retained when required by law or legitimate business purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Des Moines Eye Surgeons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Employment opportunities at Des Moines Eye Surgeons are intended for individuals legally eligible to work. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Applicant Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will become effective upon posting the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Applicant Privacy Policy or the handling of your application information, please contact:

Des Moines Eye Surgeons

Phone: (515) 225-3546 

Applicant Acknowledgment

By submitting an application for employment with Des Moines Eye Surgeons, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Applicant Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described above for recruitment and employment purposes.