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

VSP Vision•Rancho Cordova, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SoCal Eye Physicians and Surgeons is hiring an Optometrist to diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. The role includes examining patients, identifying visual problems and eye diseases, prescribing corrective lenses, and providing treatment. The position serves the practice’s Lakewood and Los Alamitos locations, with a typical workday involving care for 14 to 18 patients. The Optometrist collaborates with a team of doctors, opticians, technicians, and administrative staff and has access to Optos, OCT, and Galilei technology. The work is performed in a clinical setting. The position can start at two days per week, with the ability to cover additional days as needed and travel between the two offices if needed.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
Valid California Optometrist license without restrictions.
1–3 years of optometry experience.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate professionally in English.
Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft products, medical IT systems, and EMR.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to relate to patients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to start two days a week.
Ability to travel between the Lakewood and Los Alamitos offices if needed.
Ability to cover additional days as needed.

Nice To Haves

NBEO and/or COA.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Knowledge of Compulink.

Responsibilities

Examine eyes using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to assess visual acuity, perception, focus, and coordination and diagnose diseases.
Examine post-operative cataract surgery patients.
Refract patients for LAL (Light Adjustable Lens).
Counsel patients about premium lenses.
Prescribe eyeglasses and fit and adjust contact lenses and other vision aids.
Analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
Prescribe medications for eye diseases within the scope of the optometrist license.
Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other health care practitioners when additional medical treatment is needed.
Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
Notify the on-duty Ophthalmologist of uncommon ophthalmic or systemic conditions.
Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.
Provide visual therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
Follow applicable policies and procedures and take precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Maintain patient protocols in accordance with practice policies and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain detailed and accurate patient records using EMR.
Maintain professionalism and establish positive rapport with patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.