Correctional Optometrist: Quality Eye Care in Custody

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks an Optometrist for North Kern State Prison in Delano, Kern. The position involves eye examinations and assessing ocular health for inmates, with responsibility for safety and orderly conduct within the facility.

Under Memorandum of Understanding provisions, the role operates within a correctional healthcare setting, focusing on professional eye care delivery to a diverse inmate population and collaboration with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Examination of the eye to assess visual acuity and ocular health.
• Duties include diagnosis of diseases and abnormalities of the eye.

Responsibilities

• Conducts eye examinations using observation and instruments to determine visual acuity, focus, and coordination.
• Maintains order and supervises the conduct of inmates and protects and maintains safety of persons and property.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient safety

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks an Optometrist for North Kern State Prison in Delano, Kern. The position involves eye examinations and assessing ocular health for inmates, with responsibility for safety and orderly conduct within the facility.

Under Memorandum of Understanding provisions, the role operates within a correctional healthcare setting, focusing on professional eye care delivery to a diverse inmate population and collaboration with the medical team.