UCSF Health
Job Summary
The Optometrist uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Responsibilities
Provides optometric examinations including pupillary reflexes, tonometry, keratometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, slit lamp examination, visual acuity, lensometry, and indirect biomicroscopy.
Provides routine eye examinations for new and established patients as well as follow‑up exams for established patients in the ophthalmology practice.
Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings for pediatric patients.
Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology.
Prescribes ophthalmic medications within the scope of practice.
Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice.
Complies with activities mandated by TJC and DHS.
Participates in communicating the specific needs of patients to care providers.
Ensures a professional and helpful working environment by upholding the House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center Staff.
Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow‑through in all telephone communications.
Orders and maintains contact lens fitting stock and supplies.
Stays informed of current trends and developments within optometry.
Works within the ophthalmology clinics to provide support as needed.
Adheres to the Medical Center and Departmental guidelines related to documentation of patient encounter notes, charge documents, and diagnostic study interpretation notes.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school/college of optometry.
Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed optometrist.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Thorough knowledge of optometry and essential skills for the duties of the position.
Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
Ability to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
Preferred Qualifications
Residency or fellowship training certification.
License/Certification
Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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The Optometrist uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Responsibilities
Provides optometric examinations including pupillary reflexes, tonometry, keratometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, slit lamp examination, visual acuity, lensometry, and indirect biomicroscopy.
Provides routine eye examinations for new and established patients as well as follow‑up exams for established patients in the ophthalmology practice.
Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings for pediatric patients.
Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology.
Prescribes ophthalmic medications within the scope of practice.
Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice.
Complies with activities mandated by TJC and DHS.
Participates in communicating the specific needs of patients to care providers.
Ensures a professional and helpful working environment by upholding the House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center Staff.
Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow‑through in all telephone communications.
Orders and maintains contact lens fitting stock and supplies.
Stays informed of current trends and developments within optometry.
Works within the ophthalmology clinics to provide support as needed.
Adheres to the Medical Center and Departmental guidelines related to documentation of patient encounter notes, charge documents, and diagnostic study interpretation notes.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school/college of optometry.
Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed optometrist.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Thorough knowledge of optometry and essential skills for the duties of the position.
Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
Ability to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
Preferred Qualifications
Residency or fellowship training certification.
License/Certification
Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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