Optometrist
Job description
Reputable Community Healthcare Clinic seeks Full Time Optometrist Join an organization which is respected and well loved by the Community we serve!
This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work with an organization that cares for the community of Healdsburg, Windsor, Geyserville, and beyond.
*** This position works out of our mobile Optometry van located at our Healdsburg and Windsor clinic sites. ***The Optometrist at Alliance Medical Center diagnoses and treats a variety of eye diseases and injuries related to ocular health for all ages and identifies and appropriately refers eye pathology as a manifestation of other medical illnesses. Conducts comprehensive eye exams and provides excellent, patient-centered care including urgent care, chronic disease management and preventive health services considered standard of care for the health of the eye. Serves as an integral part of the Care Team to ensure quality medical care for our patients.
This is a new position for AMC and will be working from AMC's Vision Van working closely alongside Optometrist Technicians. Must have California Driver's License as may be required to drive AMC's Vision Van.
Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Examines eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual fields, refraction, and visual acuity, uses diagnostic acumen and instruments to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities of the eye.
- Elicits and records information about a patient's medical history.
- Diagnose and treat eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Creates prescriptions for eyeglasses and makes appropriate referrals for eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
- May prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, remove foreign bodies from the eye, analyze test results, and develop appropriate treatment plans for all ages.
Education and/or Experience:
- Doctorate in Optometry from an accredited school
- At least 3 years of Optometrist experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Certificates and Licenses:
- License from the California State Board of Optometry, current and unrestricted
- American Board of Optometry (ABO) additional certifications to demonstrate expertise welcome
- Certification/Licensure: Certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
Who we are!
At Alliance Medical Center (AMC), we believe everyone deserves the highest quality care. We provide primary medical and dental care within a broad array of services - including prenatal, a teen center, all ages dental care, mental health, nutrition health services - that help our patients’ live healthier lives.
Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our diverse communities. We provide accessible, caring, and high quality healthcare services. We are a recognized Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) leader in improving the health of our communities. We are proud to serve a diverse population of approximately 16,000 Patients who are predominantly Spanish speaking.
AMC’s Healdsburg and Windsor Medical locations are both recognized PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home) sites and we are proud to be eligible to recruit National Health Service Corps Scholars, Physicians, and Registered Nurses with student loan repayment needs with Highest HPSA Primary Care score 18!
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