Optometrist

Optometrist –
Connecticut Children’s

The licensed optometrist provides high quality optometric and vision care services including examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the visual system, eye diseases, and injuries. The optometrist also prescribes eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

• Provides and ensures patients receive appropriate routine eye exams and urgent care, as well as other vision care that is appropriate for the care setting.
• Provides additional specialized testing and therapy such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation as needed.
• Ensures that referrals are made in a timely manner to specialists or other providers when medically necessary.
• Ensures that the documentation of care in the medical records meets established quality standards.
• Acts as a day‑to‑day resource to Ophthalmology and other departments regarding vision care issues.
• Assists in responding to patient concerns about care issues and works to solve problems and improve patient care.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

• May supervise clinical staff.

• Graduate of an accredited college or university in the school of Optometry.

• Previous experience working in pediatrics.
• Previous experience in customer service.

• Current and valid state license as an Optometrist.

• Decision‑making skills:
  Evaluate diagnostic tests and decide on the best course of treatment for a patient.
• Interpersonal skills:
  Help patients feel at ease during examination.
• Speaking skills:
  Clearly explain eye‑care instructions to patients and answer questions.
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct, ethical standards, and CCMC Code of Conduct.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well‑being as one team.