<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 In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has more than 49,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are celebrating over 50 years of service to the Yale community. Our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, a 24/7 Acute Care Department, a 17-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy. The Optometrist assists as a member of the Ophthalmology Department in providing seamless, coordinated and compassionate care at every patient encounter at Yale Health. Responsibilities include: Define and document patients' clinical problems and reach proper diagnoses; plan and execute therapy in a timely manner; keep legible, cogent records of care; provide consultation and teaching for midlevel clinicians. Cooperative and supportive of the section staff; willingness to see walk-in and call-in patients when asked by support staff. Concern for the welfare of all Yale Health patients - work to build and provide care not only for their individual panel but be readily available as backup for other colleagues. Complete clear, concise patient document for all clinical encounters in a timely manner in accordance with organizational policies. Perform patient care work-ups as indicated, ability to perform visual testing and point of care testing as indicated (auto-refraction, refraction, OCT, visual fields, Optos, dilated exams, etc.)Flexibility in adjusting appointment schedules to meet changing clinical demands and a willingness to consider the needs of the department and other physicians when scheduling time off. Collaborate with Ophthalmologists, Department Chief and Yale Eye Center Specialists to coordinate complex and/or emergent patient care needs. Regularly attend and participate in department meetings, provider meetings and organizational committees. Participate in departmental quality improvement work and outreach efforts as indicated. Coordinate, develop or participate in all organizational and departmental related in-services as indicated. Meet regularly with Chief and Manager for performance feedback and evaluations. 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 function positively and effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Ability to positively and effectively work with a diverse patient population. 3. Superior ability to address patient and staff concerns; ability to maintain professionalism in all patient and staff interactions and positively contribute to a positive work culture at all times. 4. Ability to work in fast-paced, high volume work environment. Superior ability to multi-task and prioritize well, balancing in person patient care, message volume and telehealth demands as indicated. 5. Excellent attendance punctuality and reliability. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with electronic health record. Current BLS.</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. 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.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>