Optometrist-PD

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking an Optometrist to deliver high-quality vision care services. Responsibilities include conducting visual examinations, diagnosing conditions, and providing treatment within the scope of optometric licensure. The role emphasizes member satisfaction and collaboration with other Vision Services areas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and ocular pharmacology.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment of the visual system and writes prescriptions.
• Maintains compliance with regulations pertaining to Optometry.
• Promotes member satisfaction by ensuring high-quality service.

Skills

Knowledge of optometry principles

Culturally sensitive service

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Optometry

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Job Summary

Provides visual examinations, including those conducted to identify the presence of pathology. Conducts detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions. Provides complete high quality optometric/vision care services to members.

Responsibilities

1. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
2. Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids.
3. Performs specialized testing and therapy such as contact lens examinations, visual fields (perimetry), tonometry, orthoptics, low vision evaluation, fluorescein angiography, and ocular photography under ophthalmology direction.
4. Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state, and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.
5. Coordinates with Coordinating Optometrists to ensure member satisfaction and promote financial viability of the Vision Services Program.
6. Works effectively as a team member with other areas of Vision Services, including Optical Lab and Optical Dispensing.
7. Promotes member satisfaction by ensuring high-quality service and care.
8. Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients, and personnel.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of Optometry recognized by the California State Board of Optometry.

License, Certification, Registration

• Optometrist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, practices, and techniques of optometry, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, mechanics of the human eye, visual processes, ocular pharmacology, and therapeutics.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• May rotate to other MOBs within the Medical Center Service Area.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide culturally sensitive, superior service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year ACOE-accredited residency program.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care