Under direction of the Chief Medical Officer the Vision Services Director initiates, plans, develops and coordinates the overall scope and practice of vision services as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Responsibilities include:
- Directly supervises the provision of optometry services including diagnostic and preventive health services, eye glass and contact lens fitting and specialty care referral. Provides day to day clinical supervision of staff and volunteers in optometry.
- Provide comprehensive eye care to patients with eye-related disorders and conditions, such as diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and anterior segment disorders.
- Participate in the peer review process, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives as well as senior leadership meetings.
- Coordinate and oversee student clinical extern programs.