Part-time Optometrist (OD)

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a part-time position with working hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

Doctorate in optometry (OD)
Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license
Board certification in optometry
Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances license
Active commitment to excellence in patient care
Desire to improve wellness of our community
Appreciation for community needs
Culturally competent individual
Excited about the opportunity to build the eye service
Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English

Nice To Haves

Minimum of five years professional experience
Public Health experience
Bilingual

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.
Deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
Work as part of a team.
Be aware of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.