Optometrist - 138556

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Comprehensive Optometrist to provide primary eye care, perform comprehensive exams, problem-focused exams, and contact lens fittings across clinics. Urgent eye care with appropriate testing will be part of daily duties.

You will triage acute conditions, collaborate with ophthalmology, and contribute to teaching and research while applying advanced knowledge of ocular disease. Flexibility to travel to satellite clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in optometry and licensure requirements.
• Residency training and deep knowledge of ocular disease.
• Strong communication of exam results to patients.
• Collaborative work with campus healthcare teams.
• Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary eye care including comprehensive eye exams, problem-focused exams, and contact lens fittings.
• Triages acute eye-related issues and offers urgent eye care with appropriate testing.
• Collaborate with ophthalmology and other healthcare professionals; participate in teaching and research.

Education

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.

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.

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).