Optometrist-PD

divbJob Summary:/b/div pProvides visual examinations, including those conducted to identify the presence of pathology.  Conducts detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions. Provides complete high quality optometric/vision care services to members./p divbrbEssential Responsibilities:/b/div ul liUpholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws./li liProvides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids./li liProvides additional specialized testing and therapy such as contact lens examinations, visual fields (perimetry), tonometry, orthoptics (for therapy of amblyopia, suppression, diplopia, extraocular muscle problems and associated conditions), low vision evaluation (for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with subnormal vision not correctable with standard ophthalmic appliances), fluorescein angiography (for diagnosing and documenting ocular conditions) and ocular photography (for photo examination of the external and internal structures of the eye under the direction of Ophthalmology)./li liMaintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry./li liReports and coordinates with the Coordinating Optometrists to ensure member satisfaction and promote financial viability of the Permanente Vision Services Program./li liWorks effectively as team member with other areas of Vision Services which includes Optical Lab and Optical Dispensing./li liPromotes member satisfaction by ensuring the provision of a high level of quality of service and care./li liEstablishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel./li liMay perform other duties as required./li /ulbr divstrongBasic Qualifications:/strong/divdivuExperience/u/divulliN/A./li/uldivuEducation/u/divulliGraduate of a school or college of Optometry accredited by the California State Board of Optometry./li/uldivuLicense, Certification, Registration/u/divullipOptometrist License (California)/p/li/ululliNational Provider Identifier/li/uldiv /divdivstrongAdditional Requirements:/strong/divulliAbility to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics./liliMust be able to work evenings and Saturdays./liliMay rotate to other MOBs within the Medical Center Service Area*./liliConsistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors./li/uldiv /divdivstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/divulliCompletion of a one (1) year ACOE accredited residency program./liliA hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above./liliPlease keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language./liliGlaucoma Certified. Experience in medical eye care service, low vision, specialty contact lens, orthoptics, and residency preferred./li/ulpstrongNotes:/strong/pulliMust be able to work evenings and weekends and rotate to other Optometry clinic within the Medical Center Service Area./li/ul