Staff Optometrist

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst Eye Clinic is seeking a Staff Optometrist to provide professional eye care to students, faculty, staff and dependents on the Amherst campus. Under the direction of the UHS Medical Director, you will perform routine examinations, contact lens services and emergency care onsite, following departmental policies.

This is a full-time, onsite role at the Amherst location. You will supervise student interns and contribute to health education initiatives while upholding the university's

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Optometry is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical optometry experience.
• Massachusetts license or eligibility with MA license in place 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, visitors and dependents.
• Provides preventative eye care services and participates in Health Services education programs.
• Consults with parents, faculty and administrators regarding student eye care within confidentiality limits.
• Assists with supervision of student interns.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical optometry

Leadership/supervision

Education

Doctorate in Optometry

Massachusetts License

TPA and DPA certification

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