Optometrist — Mobile Eye Care & Community Outreach

Health Care Partners; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile Health Unit access

Job summary

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive primary eye care across clinics and on the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit. You will diagnose, treat, and manage ocular conditions for patients of all ages, collaborating with primary care and other specialties to improve health outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, community outreach, and adherence to HIPAA and HRSA measures. A SC OD license with TPA and BLS are required, with NBEO preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an ACOE-accredited college.
• Unrestricted South Carolina Optometry license with Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification required.
• NBEO certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in outpatient, community health center, or FQHC settings preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages.
• Diagnose and manage ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses, and therapeutic medications as permitted by SC law.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging as appropriate.
• Provide preventive eye care, education, and counseling on eye health and treatment plans.
• Work with the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit to serve community locations and outreach events.
• Coordinate care with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and ophthalmology teams.
• Refer patients for specialty evaluation and surgery when indicated.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR and support quality measures.
• Engage in community outreach and health education aligned with HCPSC mission.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and policies.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Cultural competence

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

SC Optometry license + TPA

NBEO certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Ophthalmic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Health Care Partners of South Carolina is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive primary eye care across clinics and on the HCPSC Mobile Health Unit. You will diagnose, treat, and manage ocular conditions for patients of all ages, collaborating with primary care and other specialties to improve health outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, community outreach, and adherence to HIPAA and HRSA measures. A SC OD license with TPA and BLS are required, with NBEO preferred.