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Kaiser Permanente

Optometrist

Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Optometrist – Kaiser Permanente

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Provides visual examinations, including those conducted to identify the presence of pathology. Conducts detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions. Provides complete high‑quality optometric/vision care services to members. Essential Responsibilities

Upholds Kaiser Permanente's policies, procedures, principles of responsibility, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non‑optical aids. Provides additional specialized testing and therapy such as contact lens examinations, visual fields (perimetry), tonometry, orthoptics (for therapy of amblyopia, suppression, diplopia, extraocular muscle problems and associated conditions), low vision evaluation, fluorescein angiography and ocular photography under the direction of Ophthalmology. Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to optometry. Reports and coordinates with coordinating optometrists to ensure member satisfaction and promote financial viability of the Permanente Vision Services Program. Works effectively as a team member with other vision services areas, including optical lab and optical dispensing. Promotes member satisfaction by ensuring the provision of high‑quality service and care. Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel. May perform other duties as required. 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

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics. Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays. May rotate to other MOBs within the Medical Center Service Area. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to members, customers, contracted providers and vendors. Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a one‑year ACOE accredited residency program. Prefer residency training in ocular disease. Experience in fitting specialty/scleral contact lenses. Spanish speaking. Notes

Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

Contract Job Function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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