Optometrist

Mission Neighborhood Health Center • San Francisco, CA

18d • $72 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve. We are looking for an Optometrist to join our team on a temporary assignment from September 21 to September 24, 2026. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer, and is a temporary exempt role with an hourly rate of $72.00 to $78.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of optometry, Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Valid California Optometry license.
• Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certification (T.P.A.)
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain an NPI prior to employment or start date.
• Cultural competency working with diverse/low-income communities, especially Spanish-speaking immigrant communities.
• Knowledge of modern optometric methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to perform eye examinations on children and adults.
• Ability to write concisely and legibly; communicate effectively; and relate congenially to patients and staff
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with patient records and personal information

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Examines eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose ocular diseases and other ocular abnormalities. These include conducting & documenting history, measuring refractive error, conducting visual & confrontational fields, pupil testing, ocular mobility testing, slit lamp examination, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, tear function testing, etc.
• Prescribes eyeglasses and other treatment as needed
• Interprets data from clinical exams, analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Performs other related duties such as completing school forms, Department of Motor Vehicle, and other like documents.
• Patient education regarding exam and findings
• Practices to the extent of optometry scope and refers to ophthalmology as needed

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level