Staff Optometrist

The University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a Staff Optometrist in Amherst, MA. Under the UHS Medical Director, the optometrist provides professional eye care to students, faculty, staff and dependents, and performs independently within department policies.

Responsibilities include direct clinical care, routine, contact lens and emergency services, preventative eye care, and supervision of student interns; requires Doctorate in Optometry, 2+ years experience, MA license, TPA

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Optometry required.
• At least two years of experience in clinical optometry.
• Massachusetts license required or eligible for license at hire.
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA) certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical optometric care including routine, contact lens and emergency services for students, faculty, staff and dependents.
• Provides preventative eye care services and participates in Health Services education programs.
• Consults with parents, faculty and administrators regarding students’ eye care within confidentiality policies.
• Assists with supervision of student interns.

Skills

Clinical optometry

Emergency care

Contact lens fitting

Patient education

Education

Doctorate in Optometry

Job description

Title: Staff Optometrist

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Direct Medical Care

Department: Eye Clinic

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Under the direction of the University Health Services (UHS) Medical Director, the Staff Optometrist provides professional eye care to eligible students, faculty, staff and dependents.

Performs independently within departmental policies and procedures, referring unusual administrative problems to the Medical Director, UHS.

Essential Functions

Provides direct clinical optometric care including routine, contact lens and emergency services to eligible students, faculty, staff, visitors and their dependents.

Provides preventative eye care services and participates in the Health Services’ education program.

Consults with parents, faculty and administrators regarding students’ eye care problems within the limits of the University Health Services’ Statement of Confidentiality.

Assists with supervision of student interns.

Other Functions

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Optometry.

At least two (2) years of experience in clinical optometry.

License to practice Optometry in Massachusetts or licensed in another state with license in Massachusetts at time of hire.

Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA) certified.

Additional Details

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 34