Optometrist (Japantown Optometry)

Job Description

Job Description

Japantown Optometry in San Jose, California, is seeking a compassionate and motivated full-time Optometrist to join its modern, centrally located practice. This opportunity is ideal for an Optometrist who is passionate about providing personalized care, building meaningful patient relationships, and supporting a dedicated team committed to optimal eye health and vision. 

Why join us?

Japantown Optometry is a trusted partner in helping patients achieve optimal eye health and vision. Located in San Jose, the practice is dedicated to providing the highest standard of personalized eye care in a welcoming environment, with comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens services, digital eye scanning, and myopia control supported by advanced technology and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. With a Japanese-speaking staff, a central San Jose location, and a close-knit team of eight employees, Japantown Optometry offers a supportive setting where the Optometrist can make a direct impact on the practice’s continued growth while helping maintain excellent patient care. 

What you'll do:   

As a full-time optometrist, you’ll perform comprehensive eye examinations, recommend eyewear, and determine contact lens prescriptions while supporting the practice’s continued growth and commitment to excellent patient care. You’ll have access to advanced functional technology, including Optomap retinal scanning, OCT retinal scanning, FDT visual field testing, and auto-refractors, and will be supported by a trained team throughout examinations so you can focus on delivering thoughtful, individualized care. This opportunity also includes medical insurance, paid time off, a production bonus, malpractice insurance, and a continuing education allowance. 

Who we're seeking:

The ideal candidate is an ambitious and compassionate Optometrist who strives to exceed patient expectations through personalized, patient-centered care. You’ll enjoy working with a diverse patient population, listening closely to patient needs, and creating a positive experience at every visit. A current California Optometrist license is required, and preferred qualifications include experience with specialty contact lens fittings and surgical co-management for LASIK. New graduates are encouraged to apply. 

Why you'll love San Jose:

San Jose offers a vibrant setting with strong community connections, cultural diversity, and access to the best of the Bay Area. Japantown Optometry’s central location makes it a great place for the Optometrist to build a career while enjoying a community known for family-friendly neighborhoods, local restaurants, cultural experiences, and opportunities for both professional and personal growth. 

Special note about this opportunity: 

This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, the hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. 

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. 

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.   Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible incentive, bonuses and/or commission dependent on the role. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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