Purpose: Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment.
What you'll do:
With a strong commitment to patient well-being, you'll ensure comprehensive eye care for individuals. Operating out of both the Lakewood location and the Los Alamitos location, a typical workday involves caring for 14 to 18 patients. Collaborating within a cohesive team of four professionals, you'll have the advantage of a supportive environment and access to cutting-edge technology, including Optos, OCT, and Galilei. You’ll work closely with a team of talented professionals, including doctors, opticians, technicians, and administrative staff, collaborating seamlessly to create a unique experience for each patient.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examines eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception; focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases.
- Examine post-op cataract surgery patients
- Refract patients for LAL, Light Adjustable Lens
- Counsel patients about various premium lenses
- Prescribes eyeglasses; fits and adjusts contact lenses and other vision aids
- Analyzes test results and develops a treatment plan
- Prescribes medications to treat eye diseases within the scope of the optometrist license
- Removes foreign bodies from the eye
- Consults with and refers patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary
- Prescribes therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision
- Notifies the on-duty Ophthalmologist of any uncommon ophthalmic/systemic conditions
- Educates and counsels patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors
- Provides visual therapy and low vision rehabilitation
- Follows applicable policies and procedures and takes precautions to establish a safe work environment
- Maintains strict patient protocols in accordance with practice policies/ HIPAA requirements
- Maintains detailed and accurate patient records using EMR
- Maintains a high level of professionalism with patients and works to establish a positive rapport
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Education: Doctor or Optometry (O.D.) Degree - Required
- License/Certification: Valid California Optometrist license without restrictions - Required
- Experience: 1-3 years of Optometry experience -Required
- Preferred Specialties: NBEO and/or COA
- Outstanding communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate professionally in English- Required; Bilingual in Spanish, a plus
- Intermediate Computer Skill, knowledge of Microsoft, medical IT systems, EMR required -
- Knowledge of Compulink a plus
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds
- Work is performed in a clinical setting
Specifications:
- Ability to start 2 days a week;
- Locations: 3801 Katella Ave., Suite 125, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 &
3300 E South St., Suite 100, Long Beach, CA 9085
- Ability to travel between two offices – Lakewood and Los Alamitos – if needed
- Ability to cover additional days, as needed.
