OPTOMETRIST

About the Role Under the supervision of the Optometry Manager and the Chief of Ophthalmology, the Optometrist will deliver evidence‑based primary and specialty optometric services to a diverse, underserved population in a high‑volume academic safety‑net setting. The role supports UCSF’s missions of clinical excellence, education, and research, including teaching of trainees and participation in academic initiatives as appropriate. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit‑lamp examination, and indirect ophthalmoscopy. Diagnose and manage ocular disease, including acute and chronic conditions. Provide subjective refraction for ophthalmology patients. Conduct well‑eye examinations for pediatric patients. Perform basic and complex contact lens fittings, including medically necessary contact lenses. Co‑manage pre‑ and post‑operative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Offer urgent eye care as needed. Engage in teaching, mentorship, quality improvement, and clinical research activities. Promote evidence‑based medicine, health equity, cultural responsiveness, and patient education. Required Qualifications Doctor of Optometry degree. Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations and subject‑ive refraction for ophthalmology patients. Ability to perform well‑eye exams for pediatric patients. Experience with basic and complex contact lens fittings, including medically necessary contact lenses. Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to establish professional relationships with co‑workers and departmental personnel. Knowledge of infection‑control, safety, administrative, and clinical practice policies and procedures; compliance with HIPAA and regulatory review requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing medically complex patients. Fluency in spoken Spanish or Chinese. At least two years of experience as a practicing optometrist in a hospital‑based, public health, or safety‑net setting. Licensure and Certification Required: License to practice Optometry in California with TPA certification , Glaucoma certification from California Board of Optometry , and Valid California Driver’s License . Preferred: American Heart Association CPR/BLS and DEA license . #J-18808-Ljbffr