Optometrist

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Overview

Yale University is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Optometrist to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. In this role, the optometrist will uphold best practice standards in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a broad range of ocular conditions. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive eye examinations, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating closely with ophthalmologists and other members of the care team to ensure seamless coordination of services.

The optometrist will also play an important role in educating patients on preventive eye health, chronic disease management, and treatment options, fostering informed decision-making and long-term wellness. Through a commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate service, the optometrist will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care at every encounter.

The Optometrist provides seamless, coordinated, and compassionate care to patients within the Ophthalmology department. Utilizing best practice standards, the Optometrist diagnoses and treats eye conditions, educates patients on preventive healthcare and chronic disease management, and ensures patient-centered care. Responsibilities include collaboration with Ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals, performing visual testing, maintaining accurate patient records, and participating in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives. The role requires adaptability to changing clinical demands and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to use sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidence-based medicine.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work positively and effectively as part of a collaborative team and with a diverse patient population.
3. High level of professionalism, addressing patient and staff concerns effectively, and contributing to a positive work culture.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
5. Excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability, with the ability to cover multiple clinical sites.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
Experience with electronic health records.

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Required Education and Experience

Doctor of Optometry Degree and two years of experience as an optometrist or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

CT Medical License, CT Controlled Substance Registration, Federal DEA Registration, Board Certification or board eligible.

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Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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