Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, along with its partner organization, Petaluma Health Center, is recruiting for an Optometrist to join our progressive, interdisciplinary team. This position is full-time, based in Sonoma 3-4 days/week and in Petaluma 1-2 days/week (total 5 days per week, Mon.-Fri.).
Our mission is to provide high quality health care and to increase access to eye care services for residents of Sonoma County. As an optometrist with SVCHC, you’ll have the unique opportunity to practice in a team-based environment that is integrated with primary care.
We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), organized as a private, non-profit corporation and governed by a consumer and community led Board of Directors. This position qualifies full-time employees for the Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
We are looking for an Optometrist to perform full-scope routine and medical eye care to our diverse patient population. Optometrist responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing eye disorders, diseases, and injuries that manifest in the eye, along with prescribing corrective lenses and medications, and referring to subspecialists as appropriate. To be successful in this role, you should have attention to detail and a strong public health focus. Our patients range from young children to the elderly, have diverse backgrounds, and often have special needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited North American optometry program. (Required)
- Current California Doctor of Optometry license with TPA and Glaucoma certification. (Required)
- Residency training, masters degree in public health, or previous experience working at an FQHC or other interdisciplinary setting. (Preferred)
- Currently credentialed with MediCal. (Preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examines, diagnoses, treats and manages eye disorders, diseases, and injuries that manifest in the eye.
- Prescribes medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses as appropriate.
- Maintains a high quality of care in both basic and advanced eye care services, in all phases of optometry, to patients of all ages.
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives.
- Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists.
- Provides and explains patient education materials.
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive eye care.
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care.
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assists in leading and supervising support staff.
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational programs.
- Follows standards of care and quality assurance program guidelines, and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law.
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, training and functions.
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community.
- Communicates with optical laboratories and other outside vendors as needed.
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and maintains a cost conscious approach when requesting materials, supplies and equipment.
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Director of Vision Services.
SKILLS:
- Advanced understanding of eye and vision conditions.
- Hands-on experience with modern ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and electronic health records (EPIC experience preferred).
- The ability to explain medical terms at a level appropriate for diverse patient populations.
- Excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff.
- Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills.
- Understanding of the overall practice mission and practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Optometry License (Required)
Work Location: In person