Optometrist - 135453

San Diego Supercomputer Center; Eye; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center seeks an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and collaborate with specialists at the Shiley Eye Institute. The role involves performing eye examinations, managing ocular conditions, and participating in research and teaching. Candidates must possess a Doctoral degree in optometry and residency training, showcasing strong skills in communication and patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from accredited school.
• Residency training essential for the role.
• Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary eye care and comprehensive examinations.
• Triages acute eye-related issues and manages ocular health.
• Collaborates with specialists in the ophthalmology department.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Judgment

Education

Doctoral degree in optometry

Optometry residency training

Job description

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Payroll Title

OPTOMETRIST 3 HX

Department

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Hiring Pay Scale

$94,000 - $150,000 / Annual

Worksite

Shiley Eye Institute

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

HX Contract

Total Openings

2

Work Schedule

Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Saturday

#135453 Optometrist

Filing Deadline: Fri 6/13/2025

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Description

The Department of Ophthalmology is the only academic eye institution in the region offering the most advanced treatments across all areas of eye care. With world class clinicians, surgeons, scientists and staff dedicated to excellence, and providing the best possible patient care to prevent, treat and cure eye diseases, they have excelled for more than 30 years. The Department of Ophthalmology sees over 120,000 patients a year with almost 5,400 surgeries.

The Comprehensive Optometrist works in various clinics focusing on primary eye care and ocular disease with involvement in urgent eye care. Has a broad scope of knowledge and experience in managing ocular disease and disorders of the eye and visual system to maximize visual function and eye health.

Provides primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations, problem-focused examinations, and contact lens fittings. Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care including appropriate testing to diagnose, treat and manage ocular health conditions. Collaborates with ophthalmology department specialists and members of the healthcare community. Participates in teaching and research.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
• Optometry residency training
• Through knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
• Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis.
• Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
• Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
• Position must be able to work with diverse client group.
• Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the healthcare community across the campus.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic medical record system.
  
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.
• Must be able to work various hours and days including evening or Saturday clinics.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  
  

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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