Optometrist (.80 FTE between Vallejo and Monument))

Optometrist (.80 FTE between Vallejo and Monument)La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care.Champion Vision Health for our Patients: As underserved populations lose access to care, it becomes more important than ever that those who can lend their skills and passion to serving their communities step forward, live their values, and advance our mission. Join the La Clínica family and work shoulder to shoulder with some of the most dedicated eye care professionals you’ll meet.Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindnessPrescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.Analyze test results and develop a treatment planPerform all routine vision and ocular examinations in order to provide appropriate corrections.Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative careTrain assistants to perform screening and other functions as appropriatePrescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve visionPatient Experience:Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessaryImplement continuing education and screening programsCollaboration & Mentorship:Act as administrative and operations resource to optometry student internsAttend staff meetings as deemed necessaryOther duties as assigned by supervisorMinimum Job Requirements:Knowledge:Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.Knowledge of modern optometric methods, procedures, practices. Contact lens experience essential.Knowledge and experience in ortho-optics and visual training preferredKnowledge of evidence based approaches to optical careCultural competence working in diverse/low income communitiesAbilities:Ability to perform eye examinations on children and adultsAbility in exercising sound judgment in quickly evaluating emergency situations; in rendering prompt decisionsAbility to write concisely and legibly; communicate effectively; and relate congenially to patients and staffAbility to meet requirements for obtaining UPIN and for participation on insurance panelsAbility to English/Spanish (preferred)Experience And Other Certifications:Graduation from an accredited school of optometry, Doctor of Optometry degreeRequires valid California Optometry licenseMust hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate.One year internship and/or experience in a community clinic or private practiceExperience supervising student interns desirableJob sites will be at 2 different sites/ 2 days a week: Vallejo Optical and Monument OpticalSalary: $58.39-$69.37 DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06