Optometry Services Director

Eyes; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Martinez, California is seeking an experienced optometrist leader to manage the Optometry department and staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality eye care services for members.

The role emphasizes coordinating with physicians and service area leaders to implement strategic plans, monitor performance, and drive improvements in patient access and care quality. Strong leadership and clinical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an Optometrist.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Minimum two (2) years of customer service experience.
• Optometrist License with TPA Certification (California) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships.
• Manages designated work unit or team by translating business plans into tactical action items; oversees the completion of work assignments and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts budgeting and financial planning by ensuring accountability for meeting financial revenue and expense targets within team or department.
• Ensures standardized care delivery by managing large/complex work streams and establishing strategic partnerships with physicians/providers and service area leaders.
• Manages operations to support patient care by driving implementation of action items and ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Ensures member service and quality by guiding member satisfaction measurement and continuous quality improvements.

Skills

Doctor of Optometry

Leadership

Customer Service

Optometrist License

TPA Certification (California)

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Martinez, California is seeking an experienced optometrist leader to manage the Optometry department and staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality eye care services for members.

The role emphasizes coordinating with physicians and service area leaders to implement strategic plans, monitor performance, and drive improvements in patient access and care quality. Strong leadership and clinical expertise are essential.