Optometrist (Stanislaus Optometric Center)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Are you an Optometrist with excellent clinical skills looking for a full-time opportunity in Northern California? Do you enjoy working with patients of all ages and visual diagnoses to help ensure a lifetime of clear vision? If you're dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and interested in a long-term opportunity with a well-established practice, Stanislaus Optometric Center in Modesto is the place for you.

Why join us? 

For over 35 years, Stanislaus Optometric Center has been dedicated to serving the San Joaquin Valley communities by providing personalized and unhurried care that prioritizes the unique needs of each patient. The practice boasts a team of skilled Optometrists who specialize in a wide range of services, including Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lens Fittings, Specialty lenses, and management of various eye conditions and diseases. In addition to their exceptional eye care services, Stanislaus Optometric Center features a spacious optical department offering hundreds of fashionable frames to suit all styles, physical attributes, and lifestyles, making it easy for patients to find the perfect fit without breaking the bank.

What you'll do: 

You will provide comprehensive optometric services to patients of all ages with various visual and medical conditions, recommending vision-enhancing solutions and promoting good eye health through education. You will see an average of 2 to 3 patients per hour, delivering excellent care while collaborating with optical staff to meet all patient needs. You will have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including the Optos Daytona, Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT, and TRS-5100 Digital Refractor. This full-time role, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., also offers excellent benefits such as paid time off, production bonuses, and health benefits to support you in your work.

Who we're seeking:

We're looking for a well-rounded Optometrist passionate about providing individualized and personalized vision solutions to ensure optimal eye health. You're a team player with excellent clinical and patient communication skills who works towards a shared vision focused on patient care. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

Why you'll love Modesto:

Located in California's Central Valley, surrounded by natural beauty, Modesto is the largest city in Stanislaus County. Best known for its rich agriculture production, Modesto provides the opportunity for convenient, relaxed, and affordable living. With access to iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park, residents can easily explore the outdoors. Modesto is also known for its vibrant art scene, where residents will enjoy mid-century modern architecture, museums, concerts, live theatre, and year-round farmer's markets. Its proximity to some of California's most visited destinations—San Francisco, Sacramento, Monterey, Napa, and Santa Cruz—make it an ideal location to call home!   

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.

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

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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