Optometrist

eyeQ optometry; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 107,452; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Matching 401k

Competitive Day Rate

Job summary

Join a vibrant and established private practice as an Associate Optometrist in the heart of Santa Cruz. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional patient care with cutting-edge technology and a focus on personalized eye care. You will be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation, serving a community that appreciates quality and ethical practices. With a supportive environment and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of optometry. Embrace the chance to work in a practice that has garnered over 600 five-star reviews and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Santa Cruz.

Qualifications

• OD degree with California TPG certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care using modern technology.
• Perform full primary care optometry including emergency eye care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Team Collaboration

Education

OD degree

California TPG certification

Tools

Zeiss Visual Field

Optomap

Optovue OCT

Fundus Camera

Nidek Autorefractor

Reichert ORA Tonometer

Visionix Auto Lensometer

Humphrey FDT

Job description

This range is provided by eyeQ optometry. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $78.00/hr

We are seeking a highly motivated full time and part time Associate Optometrist looking to join our established private practice. Our practice strives at delivering exceptional patient care with the latest technology available. We have been proud to serve the Santa Cruz community for over 20+ years and are grateful for the over 600 5-star reviews our patients have given us.

Practice Overview

We provide full scope optometry with modern technology. We deliver each patient a personalized and exceptional eye care visit. The practice has specialty testing including a Zeiss Visual field, Optomap, Optovue OCT, and Fundus Camera. We have two pretest rooms each equipped with a Nidek Autorefractor, Reichert ORA Tonometer, Visionix auto lensometer, and Humphrey FDT. We perform full primary care optometry including contact lens patients, emergency eye care, and glaucoma management. Two of our doctors perform scleral lens fittings and vision therapy if that is of interest for you to learn, but is not a necessary requirement.

Our optical is especially unique in that we only carry independently owned brands with a focus on ethically sourced materials and manufacturing. You can find brands ranging from a classic Barton Perreira to a funky Etnia Barcelona or Anne Et Valentin. We carry a range of frames to cater to our vibrant and neighborly Santa Cruz community.

Location

Eye Q Optometry is located on the popular Pacific Ave in Downtown Santa Cruz. The downtown area consists of several locally-owned restaurants and clothing shops and is a 5 minute drive to the Boardwalk.

Qualifications

• OD degree with minimum California TPG certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated and strong work ethic
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment

Compensation

• Competitive day rate based on experience
• Paid Holidays (full time employees)
• Paid sick days (part time and full time employees)
• Matching 401 (employees working 2.5 days/week)

Email your resume or inquiries to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider