Optometrist - 138556

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 151,671 - 200,133; Full time

Job summary

The Comprehensive Optometrist at UC San Diego provides primary eye care, including full eye exams, problem-focused visits, contact lens fittings, and urgent eye care, with collaboration across the ophthalmology department.

The role includes teaching and research, travel to satellite clinics as needed, and the ability to work evenings or Saturdays. A California optometry license and residency training are required, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
• Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care.
• Collaborates with ophthalmology department specialists.
• Participates in teaching and research.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree in optometry

Optometry residency training

Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry

Tools

EMR system proficiency

Job description

Description

The Comprehensive Optometrist works in various clinics focusing on primary eye care and ocular disease with involvement in urgent eye care. Has a broad scope of knowledge and experience in managing ocular disease and disorders of the eye and visual system to maximize visual function and eye health.

Provides primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations, problem-focused examinations, and contact lens fittings. Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care including appropriate testing to diagnose, treat and manage ocular health conditions. Collaborates with ophthalmology department specialists and members of the healthcare community. Participates in teaching and research.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
• Optometry residency training
• Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry
• Through knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
• Thorough knowledge of eye disease 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 healthcare community across the campus.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
• Demonstrated ability to use electronic medical record system.

Special Conditions

• May need to travel to satellite clinics.
• Must be able to work various hours and days including evening or Saturday clinics.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $151,671 - $200,133 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $72.64 - $95.85

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).