The Optometrist will perform routine procedures using independent professional judgment in the practice of optometry, within the scope of the laws of the state of California, the rules and regulations of the California Board of Optometry, and the policies of Gracelight Community Health.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission and values.
- Determine priorities and method of completing daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
- Perform all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all phone calls and emails timely and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Foster and promote a culture of service excellence and accountability.
- Examine the internal and external structure of the eyes to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic diseases like hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Optometrists also do testing to determine the patient’s ability to focus and coordinate eyes, and to judge depth and see colors accurately.
- Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy and medicines to treat eye diseases. Refer appropriately where services are not provided by Gracelight Community Health or are outside scope of Optometrists.
- Examine and treat all patients scheduled to be seen by Optometry at Gracelight Community Health.
- Complete the patient’s charts in the Electronic Health Record system according to company policy.
- Participate in all departmental meetings.
- Supervise optical staff to ensure accurate services are given.
- Communicate with optical, support staff, management, and fellow OD teams to optimize quality and clinical care and service to patients.
- Maintain all licensing and job requirements (CE, CPR, safety training, PPD).
- Use discretion and judgment in handling sensitive or confidential information, answers all employee and client inquiries in a timely and courteous manner and listen to employee disputes and understands which decisions can be made alone and which decisions need to involve others.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Completion of accredited four-year post-graduate degree program to earn their Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Current license with the State of California Board of Optometry; active DEA registration or ability to obtain.
At least two years of experience working as an Optometrist.
Experience in retinal screening, routine eye exams, glaucoma screening.
Availability at least 3 days/week.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to use computer for documentation of patient chart in Electronic Health Record system and general computer/internet skills for email communications or other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from an accredited program
- Licensed to practice optometry in the State of California (passed Optometry State Board exam)
- Maintain required credentials and trainings (continuing education, CPR, PPD, safety training)
- Clinical skills to perform eye exams, diagnose eye/systemic diseases, and prescribe glasses, contacts, and treatments
- Ability to document patient charts in an Electronic Health Record and use general computer/email skills
What We Do
Gracelight Community Health is a federally qualified health center providing comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics, dentistry, and behavioral health services to communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
