Program Manager of Optometry

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Overview

Yale University is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Program Manager of Optometry.The Program Manager of Optometry is a licensed optometrist responsible for overseeing the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of the Division of Optometry within the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Reporting to the Director of Optometry, this position provides patient care while supporting daily practice operations, care coordination, clinic efficiency, patient access, and implementation of divisional initiatives across ambulatory practice sites.

This role serves as an operational and clinical leader within the division and collaborates closely with faculty, physicians, clinical staff, trainees, and departmental leadership to support high-quality patient care, effective workflow management, efficient clinic operations, and achievement of divisional goals.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to use sound clinical judgment based on best practice standards and evidence-based medicine.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work positively and effectively as part of a collaborative team and with a diverse patient population.
3. High level of professionalism, addressing patient and staff concerns effectively, and contributing to a positive work culture.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
5. Excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability, with the ability to cover multiple clinical sites.

Preferred Skills and Abilities
Experience with electronic health records.

Required Education and Experience

Completion of an accredited Optometry Residency program and two years of clinical optometry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Principal Responsibilities

1. 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. Required License(s) or Certification(s) CT Medical License, CT Controlled Substance Registration, Federal DEA Registration, Board Certification or board eligible.

Job Posting Date

07/17/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Optometrist (26)

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

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.

Health Requirements

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.

Posting Disclaimer

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.

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.

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