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Fenway Health

Staff Optometrist - Per Diem

Fenway Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director of Optometry, the Staff Optometrist provides comprehensive quality eye care to a broad range of patients, engages in clinical teaching, and assists the clinical director in clinical operations. The Staff Optometrist also adheres to all clinical operations, including patient care, compliance with regulatory agencies/requirements (e.g. OSHA, DPH, JCAHO), infection control, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, patient complaints, and incident reporting. We are seeking a

Per Diem Optometrist

to join our team for regular clinical coverage. This role requires availability

at least twice per month

for

pre-scheduled shifts

provided in advance and some flexibility to cover as needed for providers who are out.

Representative Duties Provide comprehensive quality eye care

Provide hands-on care while achieving the highest levels of appropriateness, quality, efficiency, accessibility and responsiveness

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

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

Prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions

Maintain knowledge of relevant medications and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides

Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan

Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors

Engage in clinical teaching Provide appropriate supervision and teaching time to interns and residents so that patient and intern/resident needs are optimized

Participate in presenting didactic topics to the interns

Participate in the grading/observation of interns

Meet agency participatory expectation Adhere to all agency and departmental policies and procedures

Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested

Adhere to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality

Adhere to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identify potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and take measures to rectify the situation

Attend all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings

Maintain professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintain and provide agency with records of continuing education activities

Serve on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested

Perform other related job duties as required Requirements Current unrestricted license to practice optometry in the State of Massachusetts

Current controlled substance certificate

Training appropriate to practice

Excellent customer care skills

Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of quality eye care, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment

Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements

Knowledge of relevant medications and non-pharmaceutical patient care aides

Ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Requirements Residency training preferred

Experience working in a community health setting preferred

Strong ocular disease background preferred

Availability for 1-2 evening clinical sessions preferred

We offer competitive salaries, and for those who qualify, an excellent benefits package; including comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans, and a retirement plan with employer match. We also provide 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, and more.

LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC), and individuals from other historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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