Optometrist (SoCal Eye Physicians and Surgeons) - Lakewood, CA

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.

It is the policy of SoCal Eye to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment since race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. SoCal Eye prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Special Notice:

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping Premier Program providers recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. 

Career Support

VSP Network Practices benefit from access to dedicated VSP recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists.  VSP is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals.  The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing  and hiring of practice professionals.  VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites.

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