Optometrists / Full-Time

Job Title: Optometrist

Duration: Full-Time Role

Monday - Friday; The Optometrist is primarily responsible for providing general optometry care for the patients; in addition, the Optometrist may be directed by the Medical Director, Chief of Staff to perform other duties in accordance with funding agencies requirements, contractual agreements, and policies, procedures, and protocols established by the board of Directors.

Provides optometric examinations including but not limited to pupillary reflexes, tonometry, keratometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, slit lamp examination, visual acuity, lensometry and indirect bio microscopy.
Provides routine eye examinations for new and established patients as well as follow-up exam for established patients in the health center.
Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. - Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in the clinic.
Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow-through in all telephone communications.
Assume quality of care for all patients.
Participate in the control of and supervision of optometry practice and dispensary in conjunction with the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Works within the optometry clinics to provide support as needed. - Adheres to the health center's guidelines related to documentation of patient encounter notes, charge documents, and diagnostic study interpretation notes.
Keep current with new techniques and philosophies related to all aspects of optometry field.
Participate in quality assurance committee meetings provider meetings, general staff meetings and core management meeting.
Must become familiar with the Federal and State rules, regulations, and practices in a Community Health Center.
Become familiar with Federal and State Health Care programs requirements and assist in carrying out these programs.
Assist in developing the healthcare plan and review of the program requirements and recommend changes when necessary to carry out the health plan as required.
Assist the Associate Director of Medical Services in establishing medical polices, quality improvement procedures, evaluating current practices, policies and procedures.
Recommend changes in all clinical areas, and/or in general areas to improve the patient flow, medical records, billing practices, and appointment practices.
Assist the Associate Director of Medical Services in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for the patients and clinical staff.
Maintain an affiliation with professional groups, medical associations, and medical organizations, as per policies established and represent the client in all the meetings of these associations and organizations.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a licensed optometrist.
Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry.
Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry.
Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at other Client's optometry locations, when needed.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
Hazardous Exposure (chemical [E.