Optometrist

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.

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of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

40

Y

Performs eye examinations or screening teststo assess visionproblems, eye defects, and other abnormalities

20

Y

Diagnoses eye conditions and prescribes treatment as necessary to preserve or restore vision.

30

Y

Gathers, analyzes and records historyand clinical findings.

5

Y

May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members. Performs teaching and training functions.

5

Y

Performs testsin research development of optometry instruments and clinical procedures. Implements related business processes.

100%

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
• Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position
• Thorough knowledge of eye diseases diagnosis
• Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients
• Requires strong communication and presentation skills
• Position must be able to work with diverse client group
• Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus
• Requires effective interpersonal skills

• Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Residency or Fellowship training certification

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of a license issued by the California State Board of Optometry to practice optometry required