Doctorate in Optometry (OD) with Massachusetts therapeutics level license and board certification in optometry.
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances certification required.
Minimum of five years professional experience preferred.
Public Health experience preferred.
Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
Responsibilities
Examine eyes using observation and instruments to diagnose diseases and abnormalities.
Analyze test results to develop treatment plans.
Prescribe and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
Prescribe medications for eye diseases as permitted by state laws.
Educate patients on eye care and visual hygiene.
Consult and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other healthcare practitioners as needed.
Handle sensitive information confidentially.
Benefits
Full-time position at 32 hours per week.
Opportunity to contribute to community wellness and health improvement.
Work as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Engagement with a diverse patient population in a community health center.
Focus on building the eye service to better serve community needs.
Full Job Description
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. (Full time- 32 hours)
Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:
Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
Educate and counsel patients on eye care, contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.]
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
Works as part of team.
Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Doctorate in Optometry (OD) with a Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license and be board certification in optometry.
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances required.
Requires an active commitment to excellence in patient care, a desire to improve wellness of our community, an appreciation for community needs, a culturally competent individual, and someone who is excited about the opportunity to build the eye service.
Minimum of five years professional experience preferred
Public Health experience preferred.
Bilingual a plus.
Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English required
