Job Description
The Optometrist uses skills, as a seasoned and 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
follow-up exam for established medical patients in the ophthalmology practice
- Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings to 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
- 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 notes
* Responsible for meeting the Department’s guideline for the wRVU productivity
and/or patient care visits per half-day clinic session
- Provides clinical services
- Must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a licensed optometrist
- Must be flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
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 60-90
days and must be completed prior to the first working day.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university
dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research,
graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and
excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system
dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s
leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel
laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative
diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek
candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to
contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity
and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values
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In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we
deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly
diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and
engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education,
discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here
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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare
worldwide.
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.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based
on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors
including your work experience and internal equity within this position
classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union,
placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective
bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total
compensation, please visit:
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Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Worldwide, Flexible hours