Optometrist - Limited
Optometrist - Limited
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This is a per diem position which includes Saturday clinic coverage. Involves primary eye care and disease treatment including diagnosis treatment and management of diseases injuries and disorders of the visual system the eye and associated structures as well as identifying related systemic conditions affecting the eye. May also involve the dispensing of eyewear. Triages and examines patients with complex eyerelated issues and provides acute eye care. Performs routine and specialized contact lens fittings. 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. Provides optometric examinations including but not limited to: 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 followup exam for established medical patients in the ophthalmology practice. Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings to pediatric adult and geriatric patients. Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology. Prescribes ophthalmic medications within the scope of practice. Assists in medication refills for the Department of Ophthalmology. Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control safety administrative and clinical practice. Complies with activities mandated by JCAHO 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 followthrough in all telephone communications. Orders and maintains contact lens fitting stock and supplies. Keeps 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 for meeting the Departments guideline for the wRVU productivity and/or patient care visits per halfday clinic session. Provides clinical services on oncall basis.
UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Health Professionals (AHP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric AHPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites (Parnassus Mt. Zion Satellite Clinics et al). Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 3060 days and must be completed within first 90 days of employment.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
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To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
- Residency or Fellowship training
- Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
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Employment Type
Full Time
