Optometrist

Health Care Partners•Conway, SC

About The Position

The Optometrist provides comprehensive primary eye care services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients at Health Care Partners of South Carolina, a Federally Qualified Health Center. The position delivers patient-centered care through traditional clinic services and the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit, expanding access for underserved and rural communities. The Optometrist collaborates with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and other interdisciplinary providers to promote overall health and improve patient outcomes. The role includes diagnosing and managing visual disorders and ocular diseases, prescribing corrective lenses and permitted medications, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing preventive care and patient education. The Optometrist also coordinates referrals and follow-up care, maintains timely EHR documentation, supports HRSA Uniform Data System quality measures, participates in outreach and quality improvement activities, and protects patient information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies. Travel to community locations using the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit is required.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)-accredited college of optometry.
Current, unrestricted South Carolina Optometry license with Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of comprehensive eye care, ocular disease management, contact lens fitting, and preventive vision care.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient information.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills, including the ability to develop individualized patient care plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to compassionate, culturally competent, patient-centered care.
Proficiency in Electronic Health Record systems and ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and travel to community locations utilizing the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit.

Nice To Haves

Current National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) certification.
Experience providing comprehensive primary eye care in an outpatient, community health center, or Federally Qualified Health Center setting.
Experience serving underserved or medically vulnerable populations.
Experience using Electronic Health Record systems.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive eye examinations for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients to diagnose, treat, and manage visual disorders and ocular diseases.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic eye conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eye syndrome.
Prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses, and therapeutic medications as permitted by South Carolina law.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including retinal imaging and other ophthalmic procedures, as clinically appropriate.
Provide preventive eye care, patient education, and counseling about eye health, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
Provide eye care through the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit at assigned community locations, schools, and outreach events.
Coordinate patient care with primary care providers, behavioral health, dental providers, specialists, and ophthalmologists.
Refer patients for specialty ophthalmologic evaluation and surgical services when clinically indicated.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record and support HRSA Uniform Data System quality measures.
Participate in community outreach and health education initiatives supporting HCPSC’s mission to improve access to care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect health information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.