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Staff Optometrist

  • 509963
  • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
  • Full Time
  • Medical & Health Services
  • Non-Unit Exempt
  • On Site

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  • Staff
  • Opening on: Sep 24 2026
  • Closing on: Oct 24 2026

Title: Staff Optometrist

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Direct Medical Care

Department: Eye Clinic

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of the University Health Services (UHS) Medical Director, the Staff Optometrist provides professional eye care to eligible students, faculty, staff and dependents.

Performs independently within departmental policies and procedures, referring unusual administrative problems to the 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 interns.

 

Other Functions

Performs related duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Optometry.

At least two (2) 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.

 

Additional Details

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

 

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

 

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

 

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 34

Click here to view the Professional Staff Hiring Ranges

 

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

 

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. 

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