Optometrist

United Health Centers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CME Stipend

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

United Health Centers in Fresno, California is seeking a motivated Optometrist committed to serving underserved populations. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $145,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Optometry degree, CA Optometric License, and DEA Certification. Working hours are Monday through Friday, ensuring an exceptional quality of life.

Qualifications

• Passionate about community health and family medicine.
• Motivated clinician looking to grow.
• Experience with underserved patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Completing eye exams for glasses and contacts.
• Diagnosing and treating eye diseases.
• Removing foreign bodies from the eye.
• Writing prescriptions and counseling patients.

Skills

Community health focus

Clinical expertise

Excellent communication

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Current CA Optometric License

Current DEA Certification

Job description

Overview

Who we are looking for:

An Optometrist passionate about community health and family medicine

A healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations

Motivated and mission driven clinician who is looking to be part of our growth as well as their own

Clinicians whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to integrity, compassion, advocacy, respect and excellence – also known as our ICARE values

What we offer:

Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment serving the needs of culturally diverse populations

Interdisciplinary approach to patient care

Support staff for each Optometrist include Optometry Assistant & Optometry Technician

Exceptional and fulfilling quality of life -Monday-Friday, 8 hr day work schedule, at one location

Competitive Compensation package which includes health, dental and vision insurance and retirement plan

Paid holidays, PTO and CME

Malpractice Insurance coverage

Employer sponsored Loan Repayment

Responsibilities

Practice to the full extent of your license and offer a wide variety of services including:

Completing eye exams for glasses and contacts

Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and abnormalities

Conducting and evaluating diagnostic testing

Removing foreign bodies from the eye

Writing prescriptions

Counseling patients and other health professionals on eye health issues

Communicating with doctors, staff, and patients

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Current CA Optometric License

Current DEA Certification

The salary wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $145,000.00 a year plus bonus. Our competitive salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills and experience. The base pay does not include other forms of compensation and/or incentives.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• CME Stipend & Days
• Malpractice Insurance – paid by UHC