On-Call Optometrist - Vision Care for Diverse Communities

missionareahealthassociates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Neighborhood Health Center, based in San Francisco, seeks an Optometrist to join our team on an on-call basis. This exempt role offers an hourly rate of $72.00 to $78.00 per hour and reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

You will provide routine vision and medical exams within California optometry guidelines. The practice serves diverse communities; you will diagnose ocular conditions, prescribe eyewear, and coordinate care with ophthalmology as needed, while maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of optometry and Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Valid California Optometry license.
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification (T.P.A.).
• Must have an NPI prior to employment or start date.
• Cultural competency with diverse/low-income communities, especially Spanish-speaking immigrant communities.
• Knowledge of modern optometric methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to perform eye examinations on children and adults.
• Ability to write concisely and legibly; communicate effectively; and relate to patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

Responsibilities

• Examine eyes and diagnose ocular diseases using clinical tests and judgement.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and other treatments as needed.
• Interpret data from exams and develop a treatment plan.
• Complete school forms, DMV forms, and similar documents.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical eye exams

Education

Doctor of Optometry

California Optometry license

Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification

NPI number

Cultural competency with diverse communities

Job description

Mission Neighborhood Health Center, based in San Francisco, seeks an Optometrist to join our team on an on-call basis. This exempt role offers an hourly rate of $72.00 to $78.00 per hour and reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

You will provide routine vision and medical exams within California optometry guidelines. The practice serves diverse communities; you will diagnose ocular conditions, prescribe eyewear, and coordinate care with ophthalmology as needed, while maintaining patient