Optometrist

Petaluma Health Center; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

21 Days PTO

10 Holidays

Gym Membership Discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Petaluma Health Center is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join an interdisciplinary team providing full-scope eye care integrated with primary care.

The position uses Topcon OCT and Humphrey Visual Fields, with EPIC EMR, serving a diverse patient population across our clinics in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited program is required.
• California license to practice with TPA and Glaucoma certification required.
• Residency training or MPH/public health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage eye disorders and injuries.
• Prescribe medications, eyewear, and contacts as appropriate.
• Maintain high quality eye care in all phases of optometry for diverse patients.

Skills

Eye health expertise

EPIC experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Residency/MPH preferred

Tools

Topcon OCT

Humphrey Visual Field

EPIC EMR

Job description

Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009 and we were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay' by the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years.
The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.

FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

SUMMARY:

Petaluma Health Center, is recruiting for an Optometrist to join our progressive, interdisciplinary team. As an optometrist with Petaluma Health Center, you’ll have the unique opportunity to practice in a team-based environment that is integrated with primary care. We have a unique model of integrated care that includes vision services both at our Petaluma primary care clinic as well as at a standalone eye clinic. Both locations are fully equipped with Topcon OCTs and Humphrey Visual Fields. The Optometrist will perform full-scope routine and medical eye care to our diverse patient population.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and manages eye disorders, diseases, and injuries that manifest in the eye.
• Prescribes medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses as appropriate.
• Maintains a high quality of care in both basic and advanced eye care services, in allphases of optometry, to patients of all ages.
• Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives.
• Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists.
• Provides and explains patient education materials.
• Follows a comprehensive program of preventive eye care.
• Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care.
• Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in leading and supervising support staff.
• Shares information obtained in seminars and educational programs.
• Follows standards of care and quality assurance program guidelines, and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law.
• Attends and participates actively in required meetings, training and functions.
• Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community.
• Communicates with optical laboratories and other outside vendors as needed.
• Supports the department with achieving budget goals and maintains a cost conscious approach when requesting materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Director of Vision Services.

SKILLS:

• Advanced understanding of eye and vision conditions
• Hands-on experience with modern ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and electronic health records (EPIC experience preferred).
• The ability to explain medical terms at a level appropriate for diverse patient populations.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff.
• Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills.
• Understanding of the overall practice mission and practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal required.

EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited North American optometry program required.
• Residency training, masters degree in public health, or previous experience working at an FQHC or other interdisciplinary setting preferred.
• Currently credentialed with MediCal preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current California Doctor of Optometry license with TPA and Glaucoma certification required.
• Currently credentialed with MediCal preferred.