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Kaiser Permanente

Optometrist

Kaiser Permanente, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399

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Overview Optometrist role at Kaiser Permanente. Provides visual examinations, including identification of pathology, with detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular, and/or systemic conditions. Delivers high-quality optometric/vision care to members.

Responsibilities

Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including prescribing ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids.

Performs specialized testing and therapy such as contact lens examinations, visual fields (perimetry), tonometry, orthoptics (therapy for amblyopia, suppression, diplopia, extraocular muscle problems and related conditions), low vision evaluations, fluorescein angiography and ocular photography under appropriate supervision.

Maintains compliance with current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.

Coordinates with Coordinating Optometrists to ensure member satisfaction and promote financial viability of the Permanente Vision Services Program.

Works as a team member with Vision Services areas including Optical Lab and Optical Dispensing.

Promotes member satisfaction by delivering a high level of quality of service and care.

Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and personnel.

May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications Experience Basic Qualifications:

N/A.

Education

Graduate of a school or college of Optometry accredited by the California State Board of Optometry.

License, Certification, Registration

Optometrist License (California)

National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and ocular pharmacology/therapeutics.

Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

May rotate to other MOBs within the Medical Center Service Area.

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors to provide superior and culturally sensitive service.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a one (1) year ACOE accredited residency program.

Additional qualifications as specified by the hiring manager, relevant to duties and responsibilities described.

Seniorit y level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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