Optometrist (Merced SHAW)

Introduction

Overview

Golden Valley Health Centers is seeking an Optometrist to provide high-quality optometric care for our community in Merced, CA!

The Optometrist provides high-quality, comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages—performing exams, diagnosing vision issues, prescribing treatments, and supporting urgent care needs. As a valued member of our Medical Staff, they also contribute to quality improvement, planning, and community outreach efforts.

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits:

• Medical: (0 Ded / $2k Indv.; $4k Fam Out-of-Pocket Max)
• Dental: $2k Annual (100% Preventative; 90% Basic; 60% Major coverages)
• Vision: Progressive lenses, transitional lenses, anti-reflective and ultraviolet coatings fully covered
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• Gym discounts, and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to pediatric, adolescent and adult patients presenting with vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
• Detection and non-surgical treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma, cataracts, and Macular Degeneration.
• Diabetic Eye Care including retinal screening.
• Treatment of acute eye conditions such as infections, and corneal abrasions.
• Direct staff and assist in the development of the overall practice.
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Compliance with Golden Valley Health Center’ personnel policies, clinical protocols, and Principles of Practice.
• Participate in Golden Valley Health Centers’ Quality Assurance and peer review program, including participation on the Staff Performance Audit Committee.
• Attend and participate in General Medical Staff meetings and other assigned committee activities.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and/or push up to 100 pounds (on wheels).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents.
• Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Min. Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE: Graduation from an accredited optometry program with a Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree, active state optometry license, valid BLS CPR certificated through AHA/ARC.

SKILLS: Ability to speak Spanish highly desirable.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Valid California Medical License.
• DEA Certificate.
• AHA or ARC Certified BLS CPR.
• Board Certification within three (3) years of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency-training program with Board eligibility or certification.
• Ability to clear Credentialing, Background Check and Drug Test.