Under direction of the Eye Care Director, provide optometric primary care to a multicultural patient population as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting.

• Provide comprehensive eye care to patients with eye-related disorders and conditions, such as diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and anterior segment disorders
• Perform refractions and prescribe glasses and contact lenses to improve vision
• Supervise student clinicians
• Co-manage care with on-site ophthalmologist
• Coordinate outside ophthalmology referrals for patients
• Prescribe and refill medications for patients as needed
• Works with the optician and optical staff to discuss lens options, frames types, and special coatings for patients functional needs
• Participate in the peer review process, quality assurance and improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with other internal and external providers to satisfy patient care
• Perform other related professional and administrative duties as required

Minimum Basic Knowledge:

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  Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited School of Optometry
• Proficiency with computers and EHR systems
• Proficiency with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (OCT, Fundus camera, visual field)
• Strong decision-making skills, highly effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

Experience & Qualifications:

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  Appropriate professional experience (Residency or 3+ yrs of experience preferred)
• Valid Massachusetts optometry license
• Valid Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
• Certification in Basic Life Support

Under direction, performs work in accordance with professional standards, broad Health Center policies and objectives, proactively discuss unusual cases or situations with supervisor.

In absence of supervisor, provides direction to student clinicians and eye care staff.

Define Access Level to PHI:

4 [Authorized to access full health information. UCHC position and job responsibilities involve the provision of patient care and working as a clinical team member. Staff in this category level, although allowed full access, should only access the necessary information for each respective treatment encounter/circumstance.]