Optometrist (OD)

Community Health Connections, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Connections, Inc. seeks an Optometrist (OD) to diagnose, manage, and treat eye conditions and diseases, including prescribing corrective lenses and therapies as permitted by state law.

This is a full-time role at 32 hours per week, based in Fitchburg, MA, with emphasis on patient education and team-based care within the health center. The ideal candidate has Massachusetts therapeutics-level optometry licensure, board certification, and at least five years’ experience, with a

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Optometry (OD) required with MA therapeutics license and board certification.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances license required.
• Minimum five years professional experience preferred; public health experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus; fluent English reading, writing and speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Examine eyes and visual system to diagnose diseases and impairments.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications for eye diseases where legally permitted.
• Educate patients on eye care, lens care, and safety factors.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other clinicians as needed.
• Work as part of a health center team and align with CHC values and mission.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Optometry (OD)

Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license

Board certification in optometry

Job description

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

(Full time- 32 hours)

Essential Duties And Major Responsibilities

• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• Educate and counsel patients on eye care, contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.].
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
• Works as part of team.
• Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Doctorate in Optometry (OD) with a Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license and be board certification in optometry.
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances required.
• Requires an active commitment to excellence in patient care, a desire to improve wellness of our community, an appreciation for community needs, a culturally competent individual, and someone who is excited about the opportunity to build the eye service.
• Minimum of five years professional experience preferred
• Public Health experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English required