Optometrist

United Health Centers

$145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
  • Current California Optometric License
  • Current DEA Certification
  • Experience working with underserved populations
  • Commitment to community health and family medicine

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams for glasses and contact lenses
  • Diagnose and treat eye diseases and abnormalities
  • Conduct and evaluate diagnostic tests
  • Remove foreign bodies from the eye
  • Write and provide prescriptions for vision correction
  • Counsel patients on eye health issues
  • Communicate effectively with doctors, staff, and patients

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend and days
  • Malpractice Insurance coverage
  • Employer-sponsored loan repayment option
Full Job Description
Overview

Who we are looking for:

An Optometrist passionate about community health and family medicine

A healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations

Motivated and mission driven clinician who is looking to be part of our growth as well as their own

Clinicians whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to integrity, compassion, advocacy, respect and excellence - also known as our ICARE values

What we offer:

Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment serving the needs of culturally diverse populations

Interdisciplinary approach to patient care

Support staff for each Optometrist include Optometry Assistant & Optometry Technician

Exceptional and fulfilling quality of life - Monday-Friday, 8 hr day work schedule, at one location

Competitive Compensation package which includes health, dental and vision insurance and retirement plan

Paid holidays, PTO and CME

Malpractice Insurance coverage

Employer sponsored Loan Repayment

Where you will work

UHC is a comprehensive health care organization of more than 30 primary care clinics in diverse locations in California's Central Valley.

Our team-based approach to patient care means you are part of a care team passionate about working in community health.

UHC providers offer coordinated patient care thanks to a shared EMR system and other state of the art technology.

Where you will live:

Joining UHC means you will benefit from living in the heart of California where you can find endless sunshine, breathtaking natural scenery and vast agricultural bounty.

You can enjoy exploring one of the surrounding national parks, attend performing art events, concerts, festivals and rodeos.

Sample farm to table cuisine, the wine trail, the brewery district and eateries offering food with influences from cultures all around the world!

Responsibilities

Practice to the full extent of your license and offer a wide variety of services including:

Completing eye exams for glasses and contacts

Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and abnormalities

Conducting and evaluating diagnostic testing

Removing foreign bodies from the eye

Writing prescriptions

Counseling patients and other health professionals on eye health issues

Communicating with doctors, staff, and patients

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Current CA Optometric License

Current DEA Certification

The salary wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $145,000.00 a year plus bonus. Our competitive salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills and experience. The base pay does not include other forms of compensation and/or incentives.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • CME Stipend & Days
  • Malpractice Insurance - paid by UHC

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