Optometrist (City Eyeworks Optometry) - San Francisco, CA

Eyefinity, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after eligibility

Partnership opportunity

Medical coverage

Job summary

City Eyeworks Optometry in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Optometrist to join a welcoming practice focused on personalized eye care and lasting patient relationships. You will provide comprehensive exams and guide patients through frame selections.

You must hold a California optometry license and liability insurance, with the ability to complete VSP credentialing. The role offers a flexible schedule and collaboration with a small team dedicated to quality vision care.

Qualifications

• California optometry license is required.
• Liability insurance is required.
• Ability to complete VSP credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care and contact lens exams.
• Assist patients during visits from visual needs to frame selection.
• Collaborate with optical and administrative teams to ensure a welcoming experience.

Skills

California Optometrist license

Liability insurance

VSP credentialing

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Job description

City Eyeworks Optometry is seeking an Associate Optometrist to join a welcoming, patient-focused practice in the heart of San Francisco. This is a great opportunity to provide personalized eye care, build lasting patient relationships, and grow with an established team dedicated to helping patients see and feel their best.

Why join us?

Founded in 1989, City Eyeworks Optometry is a well-established San Francisco practice dedicated to providing excellent primary eye care while helping patients find solutions for the visual demands of their work, lifestyle, and recreational activities. With a close-knit team of seven employees, the practice offers primary eye care, contact lens services, and optical care in a welcoming environment that emphasizes both advanced imaging technology and meaningful personal connection. In addition to delivering quality vision care, the team is committed to educating patients about their eye health and overall well-being, creating a thoughtful and personalized experience for every individual who walks through the door.

What you'll do:

As an Associate Optometrist, you’ll provide comprehensive primary eye care and contact lens exams while supporting patients through each step of their visit, from understanding their visual needs to helping begin frame selections when needed. This role offers a flexible schedule ranging from eight to 40 hours per week, with associate doctors typically seeing about ten full exams and two follow-up visits per day. You’ll work closely with the optical and administrative teams to create a smooth, welcoming experience, educate patients on their eye health, recommend personalized vision solutions, and contribute to the practice’s commitment to high-quality, relationship-focused care.

Who you are:

You’re a licensed Optometrist in California with the required liability insurance and ability to complete VSP credentialing. In addition to strong clinical competency, you bring a patient-centered approach to care, with excellent communication skills and a genuine focus on building trusted relationships. You’re someone who values educating patients, understanding their unique vision needs, and creating a positive experience that makes them feel supported throughout their visit.

Why you'll love San Francisco:

Living and working in San Francisco offers an inspiring blend of neighborhood charm, cultural energy, and everyday convenience. Known for its distinct districts, world‑class dining, iconic views, and access to parks, waterfront paths, and outdoor escapes, the city makes it easy to enjoy both urban excitement and natural beauty. From exploring local cafés and shops to taking advantage of public transit, arts, entertainment, and community events, San Francisco offers a vibrant lifestyle with something new to discover around every corner.

Benefits

• 401k for full‑time employees after meeting eligibility requirements
• Partnership opportunity
• Medical coverage for full‑time employees

Minimum Qualifications:

Optometry license in California

Remote/Hybrid Requirements

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

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