Part-Time Optometrist (O.D.)
Position Summary
Star Vision Eye Care is seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled, and patient-focused Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care services in a modern, full-scope optometric practice. The ideal candidate is comfortable practicing medical optometry, managing ocular disease, and providing contact lens services while delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Essential Functions
• Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including refraction and contact lens evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage refractive errors and prescribe appropriate corrective lenses.
• Fit, evaluate, and manage contact lenses, including soft lenses, toric, multifocal, and specialty lenses as appropriate.
• Provide contact lens follow-up care and patient education on proper lens wear, hygiene, and compliance.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular diseases including glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and other age-related conditions.
• Identify systemic conditions with ocular manifestations and coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists as needed.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients (e.g., cataract and LASIK).
• Utilize advanced diagnostic technology to support clinical decision-making.
• Accurately document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, preventive care, and visual health.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical and optical staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality service.
• Perform other duties as needed to support practice operations.
Qualifications
• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Delaware optometry license in good standing.
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certification.
• Strong clinical skills in comprehensive eye care, contact lens fitting, and medical optometry.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR/EMR) and general computer applications.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
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