Optometrist - Comprehensive Division, Westwood

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Optometrist to join their Comprehensive Division in Westwood. This role involves delivering exceptional patient care in a high-volume setting, conducting comprehensive examinations, and collaborating with a dynamic clinical team. The ideal candidate will possess an active optometry license and demonstrate exceptional communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will enhance the patient experience and support clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment focused on excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice optometry in California required.
• Exceptional communication skills needed for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive optometric examinations and imaging.
• Provide patient education on surgical options and medications.

Skills

Optometry License

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Medical Terminology

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Research Environment Adaptability

Tools

ChartLogic

Epic/Kaleidoscope

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Apple Operating System

Windows Operating System

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Optometrist to join the Comprehensive Division in Westwood. This position involves delivering exceptional patient care while collaborating with a dynamic clinical team in a high-volume setting.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform imaging and comprehensive optometric examinations, including refractions, ocular motility, slit lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, and fundus exams.
• Provide patient education through written and verbal communication, addressing questions about surgical options, lens choices, medication, etc.
• Participate in the identification and recruitment of patients who are eligible for participation in clinical trials.
  
• Assisting with Urgent Care clinic operations by supporting providers with clinic overflow, coverage, and addressing absences as needed.
• Write prescriptions for glasses and authorize medication refills
  

Salary Range: $85,900-128,900

Qualifications

Required:

• Possession and maintenance of an active license to practice optometry from the California Board of Optometry
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology to establish effective working relations with all levels of university staff, faculty, trainees, and patients
• Ability to work in a cooperative and collegial fashion with other members of the Division to provide exemplary patient care
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under a variable but often very busy workload
• Ability to function in a research environment with patients who are enrolled in clinical study protocols
• Ability to learn new routines quickly, to follow routines consistently, and identify better ways of accomplishing routine tasks
• Proficiency in Apple and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, email, calendaring programs, and web browsers
• Demonstrated or acquired competency in office and medical center based data and electronic records systems (ChartLogic, Epic/Kaleidoscope, etc.)