Optometrist On-Call

Chapa-De Indian Health; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapa-De Indian Health in Auburn, CA seeks an Optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose ocular conditions, and coordinate referrals. Flexible shifts help balance patient care with community service.

The role requires an OD, California license in good standing, and current CPR certification. Expect competitive hourly pay and meaningful clinical work within a community-focused health center.

Qualifications

• OD degree required
• CA license to practice optometry in good standing
• 1+ years optometry experience
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Perform eye examinations and diagnose visual/ocular conditions; manage treatment with lenses, vision training, or pharmacological methods within scope.
• Identify when specialty care is needed and coordinate referrals.
• Emphasize routine eye care and prevention, including diabetic retinopathy screening.
• Verify lens prescriptions and maintain accurate electronic health records.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

OD Degree (O.D.)

Job description

The Balance You Want. The Impact You Make.

Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your schedule while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Join Chapa-De as an Optometrist and enjoy the balance of meaningful clinical work and the freedom to pick up shifts as they become available.

Hourly Rate

$80-$95/hour DOE.

Schedule

Fill In on any workday based on clinic needs and your availability... Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

What You'll Do

• Perform eye examinations; diagnose visual and ocular conditions, including binocular vision and neuromuscular abnormalities; and treat visual disorders through corrective lenses, vision training, or pharmacological interventions within scope of practice.
• Identify when specialty care is needed and coordinate appropriate referrals using established agency processes. Provide patient education and consultation to physician staff as needed.
• Emphasize routine eye care and prevention, including diabetic retinopathy screening and care using available equipment and resources. Promote regular eye care services to patients.
• Verify the accuracy and quality of prescription lenses before dispensing. Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and comply with patient confidentiality and established patient care standards.

What You'll Bring

• Possess an Optometric Doctorate (O.D.) Degree issued by a school or college accredited by the Board of Optometry.
• Licensed to practice optometry in the state of California. License must be current and in good standing.
• 1+ years experience as Optometrist
• Current CPR certificate.

If you're passionate about helping others, thrive in a team environment, and want to make a meaningful impact in the community, we'd love to meet you!

About Us

Chapa-De is a non-profit community outpatient health center with a mission to advance the health and well-being of American Indians and low income individuals living in our communities by providing convenient access to high quality, compassionate care. Clinics located in Auburn, CA and Grass Valley, CA.

Chapa-De recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to the principles of equal employment and complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of Chapa-De to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We are dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Chapa-De provides reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation. We comply with California Department of Public Health Requirements. This may include, but not limited to, masking during flu season for employees who decline an annual flu vaccine. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, section 472 & 473).