Optometrist (Merced SHAW)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision coverage

Pet Insurance

403(b) with match

FSA plans

Gym discounts

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers in Merced, CA is seeking an Optometrist to provide high-quality eye care for patients of all ages. You will diagnose and treat vision problems, prescribe lenses and eye-care devices, and support diabetic eye care and retinal screening programs.

You will work as part of our Medical Staff, contribute to quality improvement, and participate in community outreach efforts while adhering to practice policies and patient-centered care principles.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited optometry program with a Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree.
• Active California optometry license.
• Valid BLS/CPR certification.
• DEA certificate.
• Board certification eligibility or current board certification within 3 years.
• Residency training from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and consult with pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Prescribe, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Detect and non-surgically treat eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, AMD).
• Provide diabetic eye care including retinal screening.
• Treat acute eye conditions (infections, corneal abrasions).
• Direct staff and contribute to practice development and QA.

Skills

Spanish

Education

Doctor of Optometry (DO)

Residency training

Board certification eligibility or certification

DEA certificate

California Medical License

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Introduction

At Golden Valley Health Centers, we proudly serve communities all throughout California’s Central Valley, serving with dignity, respect, and compassion. We are always seeking dedicated, service-oriented individuals to join our dynamic healthcare team.

Overview

Golden Valley Health Centers is seeking an Optometrist to provide high-quality optometric care for our community in Merced, CA!

The Optometrist provides high-quality, comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages—performing exams, diagnosing vision issues, prescribing treatments, and supporting urgent care needs. As a valued member of our Medical Staff, they also contribute to quality improvement, planning, and community outreach efforts.

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits:

• Medical: (0 Ded / $2k Indv.; $4k Fam Out-of-Pocket Max)
• Dental: $2k Annual (100% Preventative; 90% Basic; 60% Major coverages)
• Vision: Progressive lenses, transitional lenses, anti-reflective and ultraviolet coatings fully covered
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• Gym discounts, and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients presenting with vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Detection and non-surgical treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma, cataracts, and Macular Degeneration.
• Diabetic Eye Care including retinal screening.
• Treatment of acute eye conditions such as infections, and corneal abrasions.
• Direct staff and assist in the development of the overall practice.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Compliance with Golden Valley Health Center’ personnel policies, clinical protocols, and Principles of Practice.
• Participate in Golden Valley Health Centers’ Quality Assurance and peer review program, including participation on the Staff Performance Audit Committee.
• Attend and participate in General Medical Staff meetings and other assigned committee activities.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and/or push up to 100 pounds (on wheels).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Min. Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: Graduation from an accredited optometry program with a Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree, active state optometry license, valid BLS CPR certificated through AHA/ARC.

SKILLS: Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Valid California Medical License.
• DEA Certificate.
• AHA or ARC Certified BLS CPR.
• Board Certification within three (3) years of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency-training program with Board eligibility or certification.
• Ability to clear Credentialing, Background Check and Drug Test.