Optometrist (OD)
Fitchburg, MAFull-time$123–149K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Optometrist diagnoses, manages, and treats eye conditions, examines visual acuity, prescribes corrective lenses and therapeutic drugs, educates patients on eye care, and collaborates with other health professionals within the community health center.
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Full job description
Pay or shift range: $123,000 USD to $149,000 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
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:
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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.
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Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
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Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
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Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
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Educate and counsel patients on eye care, contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
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Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
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Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.]
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Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders, and other regulatory agencies.
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Works as part of team.
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Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
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Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission.
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Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Requires a Doctorate in Optometry (OD) with a Massachusetts therapeutics level optometry license and be board certification in optometry.
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Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances required.
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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.
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Minimum of five years professional experience preferred
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Public Health experience preferred.
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Bilingual a plus.
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Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English required
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Doctorate or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Optometrist
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