OPTOMETRIST

Job description

Description LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Optometrist reports to the Director of Optometry PURPOSE: To provide comprehensive, quality eye and vision care to patients and to supervise all aspects of eye and vision care for HCHC patients. RESPONSIBILITIES: In conjunction with other services and administration, assure that patients from both health centers have convenient access to comprehensive optometric services, on days and times that are collaboratively determined. Continue to maintain Massachusetts licensure and participate in related continuing education, professional and leadership development activities, as appropriate, including requirements for Board Certification, if relevant. Clinical Care: - Provide comprehensive eye examinations including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of vision and eye health conditions. - Take and/or review patient history, perform clinical examinations, and establish appropriate diagnoses. - Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated. - Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with evidence-based standards of care. - Prescribe medications, corrective lenses, and other treatments within the scope of Massachus...