Onsite Staff Optometrist — Full-Time Student Eye Care

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Staff Optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye care to students, faculty, staff and dependents at the Eye Clinic in Amherst. The role operates on-site with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and is subject to budgetary approval.

The Staff Optometrist will work under the UHS Medical Director, performing routine, emergency and contact lens services, while participating in preventive care education and intern supervision.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Optometry required.
• At least two years of clinical optometry experience.
• Massachusetts license or eligible for MA license at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical optometric care including routine, contact lens and emergency services for students, faculty, staff, visitors and dependents.
• Offer preventative eye care services and participate in Health Services education programs.
• Consult with parents, faculty, and administrators regarding students' eye care within confidentiality policies.
• Assist with supervision of student interns.

Skills

Clinical optometry

Patient care

Intern supervision

Education

Doctorate in Optometry

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Staff Optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye care to students, faculty, staff and dependents at the Eye Clinic in Amherst. The role operates on-site with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and is subject to budgetary approval.

The Staff Optometrist will work under the UHS Medical Director, performing routine, emergency and contact lens services, while participating in preventive care education and intern supervision.