What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Optometrist position at CUMBERLAND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER IN?
School-Based Optometrist OD
Now Hiring: School-Based Optometrist to provide on-site vision services within school-based health centers. This role focuses on improving student access to eye care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Location: Elizabethtown and surrounding area
Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a wide range of health and social services at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. We seek employees who support our mission and who actively contribute to our service-driven environment by enhancing patient experience and improving productivity. CFMC offers compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, wage/salary commensurate with experience and relevant work experience.
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams for students
- Diagnose and manage common pediatric vision conditions
- Collaborate with school-based health and nursing staff
- Provide referrals and care coordination as needed
- Counsel patients on proper eye care practices, including hygiene, nutrition, and the use of corrective lenses.
- Educate patients on the prevention of eye diseases and the importance of regular eye exams.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, and other specialists, to provide coordinated patient care.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in optometry and ophthalmology through continuing education and professional development.
- Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to the practice of optometry.
- Contribute to the overall success of Cumberland Family Medical Center by providing excellent patient care and promoting a positive work environment.
What We Offer:
- Flexible schedule (school-day hours)
- No nights, weekends or on-call
- Supportive clinical team
- Meaningful impact on student health and academic success
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO, Holidays, free malpractice insurance coverage, student loan repayment opportunities
Qualifications:Required Education:
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited school of optometry.
- Kentucky Board of Optometry licensure required
Required Experience:
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Driver's License and travel required
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive eye examination skills, including diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.
- Proficiency in performing refractions, prescribing corrective lenses, and fitting contact lenses.
- Knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.
- Ability to operate and interpret diagnostic equipment, such as visual field analyzers, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and tonometers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, staff, and colleagues.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adherence to ethical and professional standards of practice.
Schedule Requirements:
Full-time position, 5 days per week, 100% clinic-based, in person work required.
Work schedules are set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on the operational needs of the organization.
Disclaimer:
All information provided is subject to the specific terms and conditions outlined in the employee’s individual contract. In the event of any discrepancy, the contract shall take precedence.