Optometrist

• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan
• Perform all routine vision and ocular examinations in order to provide appropriate corrections.
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care
• Train assistants to perform screening and other functions as appropriate
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision

• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary
• Implement continuing education and screening programs

• Act as administrative and operations resource to optometry student interns
• Attend staff meetings as deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Knowledge of modern optometric methods, procedures, practices. Contact lens experience essential.
• Knowledge and experience in ortho-optics and visual training preferred
• Knowledge of evidence based approaches to optical care
• Cultural competence working in diverse/low income communities

• Ability to perform eye examinations on children and adults
• Ability in exercising sound judgment in quickly evaluating emergency situations; in rendering prompt decisions
• Ability to write concisely and legibly; communicate effectively; and relate congenially to patients and staff
• Ability to meet requirements for obtaining UPIN and for participation on insurance panels
• Ability to English/Spanish (preferred)

• Graduation from an accredited school of optometry, Doctor of Optometry degree
• Requires valid California Optometry license
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
• One year internship and/or experience in a community clinic or private practice
• Experience supervising student interns desirable

Salary: $60.73-$72.15 DOE