Optometrist - Limited

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 166,050 - 239,850; Part time

Job summary

UCSF Medical Center is seeking a per diem optometrist to provide primary eye care and disease management within ophthalmology clinics in the San Francisco area.

The role includes comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings for diverse patient groups, and triage of acute eye conditions. Credentialing and cross-site orientation are required, with the ability to work Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold California State Board of Optometry license.
• Doctoral degree in optometry from an accredited school.
• Ability to communicate examination findings clearly to patients.
• Flexibility to orient to multiple UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric eye exams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct optometric examinations and visual assessments.
• Perform routine eye exams for new and established patients.
• Fit and evaluate contact lenses for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Triage and screen for acute eye conditions in ophthalmology.
• Prescribe ophthalmic medications within scope of practice.
• Assist in medication refills and adhere to infection control policies.
• Collaborate with care providers and communicate patient needs.

Skills

Optometry

Patient communication

Clinical examination

Triage and acute eye care

Contact lens fitting

Education

Doctoral degree in Optometry

Job description

Job Description

This is a per diem position which includes Saturday clinic coverage. It involves primary eye care and disease treatment, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures, as well as identifying related systemic conditions affecting the eye. It may also involve the dispensing of eyewear. The physician triages and examines patients with complex eye‑related issues and provides acute eye care, performs routine and specialized contact lens fittings.

Responsibilities

• Provides optometric examinations including pupillary reflexes, tonometry, keratometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, slit lamp examination, visual acuity, lensometry and indirect biomicroscopy.
• Provides routine eye examinations for new and established patients, as well as follow‑up exams for established medical patients in the ophthalmology practice.
• Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology.
• Prescribes ophthalmic medications within the scope of practice.
• Assists in medication refills for the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice and complies with activities mandated by JCAHO and DHS.
• Participates in communicating the specific needs of patients to care providers.
• Ensures a professional and helpful working environment by upholding the House Standards as adopted by the Medical center Staff.
• Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow‑through in all telephone communications.
• Orders and maintains contact lens fitting stock and supplies.
• Stays informed of current trends and developments within optometry.
• Works within the ophthalmology clinics to provide support as needed.
• Adheres to the Medical Center and Departmental guidelines related to documentation of patient encounter notes, charge documents, and diagnostic study interpretation notes.

Metrics

• Responsible for meeting the Department’s guideline for the wRVU productivity and/or patient care visits per half‑day clinic session.
• Provides clinical services on an on‑call basis.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
• Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis.
• Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
• Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse client group.
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
• Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school/college of optometry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency or fellowship training certificate.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry.

Other Requirements

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Health Professionals (AHP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric AHPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, etc.). Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60‑90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day. Must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a licensed optometrist. Must be flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.