Optometry Department Lead - Eye Care Services

Kaiser Permanente; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Martinez, California seeks a Managing Optometrist, Eye Care Services to lead the optometry department, supervise optometrists and staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while providing direct optometry care and prescriptions as allowed by state law.

The role also includes designing schedules for access to care, coordinating with ophthalmology and management, and developing a strategic service delivery plan for Optometry to meet service area needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coach staff.
• Strong knowledge of health care operations and compliance.
• Expertise in optometry and ocular health terminology.
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
• Ability to drive quality and service delivery improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental opportunities and coach staff to improve performance.
• Translate business plans into actionable items and monitor progress.
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning for the unit.
• Ensure standardized care delivery and strategic partnerships.
• Manage operations to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Team Building

Communication

Health Care Industry

Problem Solving

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Martinez, California seeks a Managing Optometrist, Eye Care Services to lead the optometry department, supervise optometrists and staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while providing direct optometry care and prescriptions as allowed by state law.

The role also includes designing schedules for access to care, coordinating with ophthalmology and management, and developing a strategic service delivery plan for Optometry to meet service area needs.