OPTOMETRIST 3 HX

Job Summary

This position is a contract role that ends one year from date of hire.

Under the supervision of the Optometry Supervisor and the Chief of Ophthalmology of the Department of Ophthalmology at San Francisco General Hospital, and guided by policies and procedures of San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, the Optometrist provides Optometric care to patients at San Francisco General Hospital and affiliated sites.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Required Qualifications

• Doctor of optometry degree
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of common workflows in an eye care clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations including : visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit lamp examination, lensometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and other relevant examination components.
• Demonstrated ability to perform subjective refraction for ophthalmology patients.
• Demonstrated ability to perform well-eye exams for pediatric patients.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic and complex contact lens fittings, including medically necessary contact lenses.
• Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to establish a good rapport and professional working relationship with co-workers and all departmental personnel.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, documents and reports clearly and concisely. Conveys instructions, directions, and information appropriately.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative, and clinical practice. Complies with activities mandated by HIPAA.

Takes an active part in preparation for regulatory reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency-trained in optometry, preferably in ocular disease
• Fluency in spoken Spanish or Chinese
• At least two years of experience as a practicing optometrist

License / Certification

• License to practice Optometry in California
• Glaucoma certification from California Board of Optometry

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Department Description

Ophthalmology's annual patient charges reach $65,000,000 with a wRVU total of 115,000. The Department's overall operating budget is approximately $27,000,000 per year.

Our Department currently ranks no. 3 in the country in NIH funding. Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses : Parnassus, Mt.

Zion, Veteran's Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), and Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay.

The Department currently occupies over 60,000 of assignable square feet of space at various sites across UCSF campuses for research, academic and clinical activities.

The Department supports 30 full-time clinical faculty, 10 basic scientists, over 50 volunteer and visiting faculty. Each year, we train over 15 residents, 7 clinical fellows, and approximately 20 postdoctoral scholars and graduate students.

Our staff roster reaches over 250 FTEs (including UCSF Health employees).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health.

We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

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