Part-Time Clinical Examinations On-Site Examiner (OSE)

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) is looking for optometrists in the Charlotte NC area to serve as Part-Time Clinical Examinations On-Site Examiners (OSEs).

Background:

Founded in 1951 the National Board of Examiners in Optometry is an independent non-governmental non-profit organization whose examinations are universally accepted for optometric licensure in the United States and internationally. NBEOs mission is to protect the public by developing administering scoring and reporting results of valid examinations that assess competence in optometry.

NBEO is one of the few national boards in any profession with a repertoire of exams that include computer-based tests an advanced competence exam and clinical skills testing using standardized patients at the National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry (NCCTO). We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the organization. We strive to provide a collaborative creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes decisions planning and culture.

This role is a part-time on-site position based in Charlotte North Carolina.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Appropriately score candidates in the Anterior Skills Station of the Part III Patient Encounters and Performance Skills (PEPS) examination. The skills include Biomicroscopy Goldmann tonometry and 4-mirror Gonioscopy.

• Follow scoring guidelines and all protocols accurately.

• Ensure standardization and candidate fairness throughout the examination administration.

• Ensure safety of all parties (standardized patients and candidates) in the examination administration.

• Follow current policies and procedures for the NCCTO.

• Provides other tasks as needed at the direction of the Clinical Examination Directors and/or Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) with 5 or more years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and an active license. OSEs must be able to commit to at least one exam session per month.

Additional General Skills Required:Able to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team excellent written and oral communication skills ability to handle complex tasks strong organizational skills ability to balance multiple competing priorities and maintain a high degree of responsiveness. Some travel may be required for this position.

Hours:

Testing is scheduled Monday Saturday from 9AM to 2:30PM

Location:

The Edison Building

Microsoft Way Suite 250 (2^nd Floor)

Charlotte NC 28273

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Lana Stashchak Clinical Examiner Coordinator at