<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$89,000.00 - $141,875.00</p> <p>Overview As a member of the Yale Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, the optometrist follows best practice standards to diagnose and treat eye conditions in the Yale New Haven Pediatric Specialty Centers. They also educate patients on preventive healthcare and chronic disease. The position will support the Yale Medicine Pediatric Ophthalmology Program located at the Yale New-Haven Hospital Pediatric Specialty Centers in Norwalk and Greenwich. Travel to other clinical sites may be needed at times for clinical coverage, training, meetings, etc.management, providing seamless, coordinated, compassionate, patient-centered care at every encounter. Reporting to both the Director of Optometry and the Associate Director of Administration, the Optometrist adheres to the clinic manager's guidance and policies at clinical locations. Minimal travel is required if clinical need arises. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to use sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidence-based medicine. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to positively and effectively work with a diverse population. 3. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment. Superior ability to multitask and prioritize well, balancing in-person patient care, message volume, and telehealth demands as indicated. 4. Functions positively and effectively as a member of a collaborative and supportive team. 5. Excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability. Ability to cover multiple clinical sites. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with electronic health records.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Defines and documents patients' Optometry problems and reaches proper diagnoses. 2. Plans and executes therapy in a timely manner. 3. Keeps records of care and provides consultation and teaching for mid-level clinicians. 4. Supports the department and examines walk-in and call-in patients on a timely basis. 5. Demonstrates concern for the welfare of all patients and works to build and provide care for individual panel as well as provides back-up for colleagues within the department. 6. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Doctor of Optometry Degree and two years of experience as an optometrist or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. 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