School-Based Optometrist

CUMBERLAND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER IN•Elizabethtown, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

School-Based Optometrist OD Now Hiring: School-Based Optometrist to provide on-site vision services within school-based health centers. This role focuses on improving student access to eye care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Location: Elizabethtown and surrounding area Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a wide range of health and social services at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. We seek employees who support our mission and who actively contribute to our service-driven environment by enhancing patient experience and improving productivity. CFMC offers compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, wage/salary commensurate with experience and relevant work experience.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
Kentucky Board of Optometry licensure required
Pediatric experience preferred
Driver's License and travel required
Comprehensive eye examination skills, including diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.
Proficiency in performing refractions, prescribing corrective lenses, and fitting contact lenses.
Knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.
Ability to operate and interpret diagnostic equipment, such as visual field analyzers, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and tonometers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and colleagues.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adherence to ethical and professional standards of practice.
Full-time position, 5 days per week, 100% clinic-based, in person work required.
Work schedules are set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on the operational needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive eye exams for students
Diagnose and manage common pediatric vision conditions
Collaborate with school-based health and nursing staff
Provide referrals and care coordination as needed
Counsel patients on proper eye care practices, including hygiene, nutrition, and the use of corrective lenses.
Educate patients on the prevention of eye diseases and the importance of regular eye exams.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, and other specialists, to provide coordinated patient care.
Stay current with the latest advancements in optometry and ophthalmology through continuing education and professional development.
Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to the practice of optometry.
Contribute to the overall success of Cumberland Family Medical Center by providing excellent patient care and promoting a positive work environment.