Optometrist

UCSF Health; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Medical Center in California seeks a licensed optometrist to perform comprehensive eye examinations and assess visual function within the ophthalmology clinic. The role includes pediatric and adult eye exams and collaboration with clinicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

The optometrist will triage urgent cases, prescribe medications as appropriate, and maintain documentation in the electronic medical record. Credentialing through the MSSO is required prior to first day and ongoing.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in optometry from an accredited school/college
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work with diverse client group
• Thorough knowledge of optometry and eye diseases diagnosis

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and pediatric eye examinations and vision assessments
• Perform triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology
• Prescribe ophthalmic medications within scope of practice
• Maintain proper documentation of patient encounters and diagnostic notes
• Collaborate with care providers to communicate patient needs and ensure quality care

Skills

Communication skills

Optometry knowledge

Team collaboration

Clinical examination

Education

Doctoral degree in optometry

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Description

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

Provides optometric examinations including but not limited to: pupillary reflexes, tonometry, keratometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, slit lamp examination, visual acuity, lensometry and indirect biomicroscopy.

• Provides routine eye examinations for new and established patients as well as follow-up exam for established medical patients in the ophthalmology practice
• Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings to pediatric patients
• Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology
• Prescribes ophthalmic medications within the scope of practice
• Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Complies with activities mandated by TJC and DHS
• Participates in communicating the specific needs of patients to care providers
• Ensures a professional and helpful working environment by upholding the House Standards as adopted by the Medical center Staff
• Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow-through in all telephone communications
• Orders and maintains contact lens fitting stock and supplies
• Keeps informed of current trends and developments within optometry
• Works within the ophthalmology clinics to provide support as needed
• Adheres to the Medical Center and Departmental guidelines related to documentation of patient encounter notes, charge documents, and diagnostic study interpretation notes
• Responsible for meeting the Department’s guideline for the wRVU productivity and/or patient care visits per half-day clinic session
• Provides clinical services
• Must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a licensed optometrist
• Must be flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Health Professionals (AHP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric AHPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, et al.). Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position
• Thorough knowledge of eye diseases 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 health care community across the campus
• Requires effective interpersonal skills
• Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency or Fellowship training certification

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry required

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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