Staff Optometrist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of the Optometry and Contact Lens Department, works independently using accepted optometric procedures to examine and care for patients requiring comprehensive eye examinations, emergency ward follow up care, urgent care, post operative care, glaucoma co-management, and same day service attention.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree
Massachusetts License in Optometry
One year ASCO accredited residency training program (ocular disease or cornea and specialty contact lens training preferred)
Fellowship or candidacy for fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry
At least two years of full time work experience in an office practice or other clinical setting providing comprehensive services is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Ocular disease or cornea and specialty contact lens training preferred
At least two years of full time work experience in an office practice or other clinical setting providing comprehensive services

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive eye examinations.
Fits and prescribes contact lenses for patients and oversees that his/her patients receive appropriate instructions in their care.
Assumes responsibility for patients requiring same day attention that are referred internally or from surrounding area hospitals.
Assumes responsibility for the follow up care of patients seen in the Emergency Ward.
Ensures that contact lenses are ordered and verified in a timely fashion for his/her patients.
Assumes responsibility for the daily care and overall maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Monitors and conducts clinical research studies.
Gives suggestions to modify and improve the functions of the given services such that they are run efficiently, effectively, and as pleasant as possible for the patients and staff.
Assumes responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of charge documents of his/her patients.
Ensures that medical records are documented and maintained on his/her patients and that medical record procedures are followed.
Provides instruction to residents, fellows, or technicians in refraction, other exam procedures, and contact lens fitting.
Handles complaints from his/her patients relating to delays in service, improperly fit lenses, and issues relating to poor communication. Refers cases of extreme dissatisfaction to the Director of the Service or to the Patient Care Representative.
Works closely with the Medical Director to coordinate the activities of the Service and to foster all clinical services. Keeps abreast of a changing health care environment and is responsible for maintaining current licensure.
Share responsibility for the inventory and security of equipment, drugs, and other supplies and oversee that general and medical supplies are ordered.
Works with other ancillary and technical staff in performing all the above patient care, clerical, and support services.
Performs other duties related to the smooth operation of the service as requested by the Director.
Attends staff and other meetings when requested.
Provides comprehensive eye exams using accepted optometric procedures to evaluate patients in the Refractive Surgery Service.
Administers preoperative care and counseling as per the direction of the Medical Director.
Provides postoperative evaluation as per the direction of the Medical Director.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and culture of the patients served in the department. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age and culture-specific needs.