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Optometrist - Temporary Professional

3 months ago

Amherst, United States UMass Amherst Full time

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the University Health Services (UHS) Medical Director, provides professional eye care to eligible students, faculty, staff and dependents. Performs independently within departmental policies and procedures, referring unusual administrative problems to Medical Director, UHS.

Essential Functions

  • Provides direct clinical optometric care including routine, contact lens and emergency services to eligible students, faculty, staff, visitors and their dependents.
  • Provides preventative eye care services and participates in the Health Services' education program.
  • Consults with parents, faculty and administrators regarding students' eye care problems within the limits of the University Health Services' Statement of Confidentiality.
  • Assists with supervision of student intern.
  • Understands, is committed to, and supports departmental affirmative action and non-discrimination goals and policies.

Other Functions

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • Doctorate in Optometry
  • At least two years of experience in clinical optometry.
  • License to practice Optometry in Massachusetts or licensed in another state with license in Massachusetts at time of hire.
  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA) certified.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

  • University Health Eye clinic work environment provides optometry services to students, faculty, staff and dependents.

Work Schedule

  • Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Up to 40 hours/week.
  • 1 year term; this is a temporary, non-benefited position

Salary Information

  • Up to $80/hr. depending on qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application and provide cover letter, resume, and contact information for (3) three professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.