Optometrist

Job Description

Job Description

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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