Staff Optometrist

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

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