Job Description
Position Summary TheOptometrist provides high-quality, comprehensive primary eye care tounderserved and vulnerable populations within the Health Care Partners of SouthCarolina framework. This role is unique in its dual-environment approach,requiring the provider to practice both in a traditional outpatient clinic andvia a
MobileHealth Unit toreach rural or isolated community sites. The Optometrist works as part of anintegrated primary care team to manage ocular disease, provide visioncorrection, and address the social determinants of health that impact patientoutcomes
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Clinical Care: Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients to diagnose and treat visual disorders and ocular disease.
- Mobile Unit Operations: Travel to and operate within the organization's Mobile Health Unit. This includes setting up portable diagnostic equipment and adapting clinical workflows to community-based settings (e.g., schools, shelters, or rural outposts).
- Disease Management: Diagnose and manage chronic conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, while coordinating with primary care providers for systemic management.
- Integrated Treatment: Refer patients to internal medical, dental, or behavioral health services and manage external referrals for specialty surgical care when necessary.
- Pharmacological Intervention: Prescribe and manifest topical and oral medications for the treatment of eye diseases as permitted by state licensure.
- Administrative & Compliance: Maintain timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to meet HRSA, UDS, and Meaningful Use requirements.
- Public Health Mission: Support the sliding fee scale program and participate in community outreach and health education initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities - Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Qualifications - Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an ACOE-accredited college of optometry.
- Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice optometry in the state of employment with therapeutic pharmaceutical agent (TPA) certification.
- Certifications: Active National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) certification; current BLS/CPR certification.
- Mission Alignment: Demonstrated commitment to community health and providing care to diverse, low-income, and uninsured populations.
- Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish/English) is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements& Technical Proficiency - Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs (e.g., portable diagnostic cases or mobile unit equipment).
- Adaptability: Ability to work in the confined space of a mobile medical vehicle and navigate various environmental conditions at community sites.
- EHR Proficiency: Advanced skills in navigating Electronic Health Records and Population Health Management software.
- Equipment Mastery: Expert operation of standard and portable diagnostic tools, including slit lamps, phoropters, retinal cameras, and OCT technology.
- Accommodation: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Disclaimers andSignatures At-Will EmploymentDisclaimer: Employment with
Health Care Partners of South Carolina is at-will. This means that either the employee or theemployer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or withoutcause, and with or without notice. Nothing in this job description shall beconstrued as a contract of employment or a guarantee of continued employment.
General Disclaimer: The above statements are intended todescribe the general nature and level of work being performed by peopleassigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required ofpersonnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or change jobduties and responsibilities as the need arises.
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