Hospital Optometrist: Patient-Centered Care & Teaching

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health and the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital seek a patient-centered Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a high-volume academic safety-net setting, collaborating with ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.

This position focuses on evidence-based primary and specialty eye care, including pre- and post-operative co-management, urgent eye care, patient education, and participation in quality

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree required.
• Proficient in comprehensive eye examinations and related testing.
• Knowledge of ocular disease management and refractive care.
• Ability to perform subjective refraction for ophthalmology patients.
• Experience with pediatric well-eye exams.
• California driver’s license with clean record.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and associated tests.
• Diagnose and manage ocular disease and prescribe lenses.
• Provide pre- and post-operative co-management for ophthalmic surgeries.
• Deliver urgent eye care for acute conditions.
• Educate patients on eye health and treatment adherence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students.

Skills

Eye exam proficiency

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

California Optometry Licensure with TPA certification

Job description

UCSF Health and the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital seek a patient-centered Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a high-volume academic safety-net setting, collaborating with ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.

This position focuses on evidence-based primary and specialty eye care, including pre- and post-operative co-management, urgent eye care, patient education, and participation in quality