Optometrist

UCSF Health, AG; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Medical Center seeks an experienced optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care within the ophthalmology practice. The role includes routine and pediatric examinations, contact lens fittings, triage of urgent cases, and medication management.

The candidate will contribute to patient care across UCSF sites, align with campus policies, and participate in credentialing processes as required. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in optometry from an accredited school/college of optometry.
• Must be licensed to practice optometry in California.
• Flexibility to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to convey findings to patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine eye examinations for new and established patients.
• Perform pediatric eye exams and contact lens fittings.
• Triage and screen acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology.
• Prescribe ophthalmic medications within scope of practice.
• Maintain documentation and comply with policies and infection control.

Skills

Optometry

Eye examinations

Pediatric care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

OD degree

Residency/Fellowship

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. 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
• Residency or Fellowship training certification
• Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry required

License / Certification

Optometrist

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.