OPTOMETRIST

Hilltown Community Health Center • Huntington, MA

5h

About The Position

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Optometrist reports to the Director of Optometry

PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive, quality eye and vision care to patients and to supervise all aspects of eye and vision care for HCHC patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES: In conjunction with other services and administration, assure that patients from both health centers have convenient access to comprehensive optometric services, on days and times that are collaboratively determined. Continue to maintain Massachusetts licensure and participate in related continuing education, professional and leadership development activities, as appropriate, including requirements for Board Certification, if relevant.

Clinical Care
Provide comprehensive eye examinations including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of vision and eye health conditions.
Take and/or review patient history, perform clinical examinations, and establish appropriate diagnoses.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
Prescribe medications, corrective lenses, and other treatments within the scope of Massachusetts optometric practice.
Provide same-day urgent or emergency eye care for clinic patients when necessary.
Review relevant medical records including prior consultations, hospitalizations, and diagnostic reports.
Make appropriate referrals to ophthalmology or other medical specialties as needed.
Provide follow-up care and ongoing management in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Patient Communication and Education
Educate patients and families regarding eye health, diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and preventative care.
Respond to patient communications including phone messages from patients, pharmacies, family members, insurance providers, consultants, and community agencies.
Care Coordination
Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, integrated care for patients.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding eye and vision care issues.
Documentation and Compliance
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Comply with all HCHC policies and procedures, including HIPAA, infection control, patient safety, and risk management protocols.
Access to Care
Work collaboratively with administration and clinical leadership to ensure patients at both health centers have convenient access to optometric services at mutually determined days and times.
Professional Development
Maintain current Massachusetts licensure to practice optometry.
Participate in required continuing education and professional development activities.
Maintain board certification if applicable and participate in leadership development activities as appropriate.
Quality Improvement
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and performance improvement efforts related to eye and vision care services.
Other Duties
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Optometry.

Requirements

• Must have a current/valid Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license, and be eligible for board certification in optometry, if applicable.
• Must be committed to community health and to serving the Hilltown population, regardless of individual’s ability to pay for services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye examinations including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of vision and eye health conditions.
• Take and/or review patient history, perform clinical examinations, and establish appropriate diagnoses.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
• Prescribe medications, corrective lenses, and other treatments within the scope of Massachusetts optometric practice.
• Provide same-day urgent or emergency eye care for clinic patients when necessary.
• Review relevant medical records including prior consultations, hospitalizations, and diagnostic reports.
• Make appropriate referrals to ophthalmology or other medical specialties as needed.
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing management in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Educate patients and families regarding eye health, diagnoses, treatment options, medication use, and preventative care.
• Respond to patient communications including phone messages from patients, pharmacies, family members, insurance providers, consultants, and community agencies.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, integrated care for patients.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding eye and vision care issues.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with all HCHC policies and procedures, including HIPAA, infection control, patient safety, and risk management protocols.
• Work collaboratively with administration and clinical leadership to ensure patients at both health centers have convenient access to optometric services at mutually determined days and times.
• Maintain current Massachusetts licensure to practice optometry.
• Participate in required continuing education and professional development activities.
• Maintain board certification if applicable and participate in leadership development activities as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and performance improvement efforts related to eye and vision care services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Optometry.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed