Optometrist
3 weeks ago
We are a successful, fast-growing nonprofit FQHC seeking an optometrist for a newly renovated clinic space in Los Angeles. We serve a highly diverse patient population, mostly Medi-Cal recipients and the uninsured. We are progressive and patient-focused. Join our dedicated team of energetic professionals and make a difference, while being compensated well, with ongoing opportunities for performance-based incentives. We have a HPSA score of 17, making our providers eligible for federal loan repayment program through the National Health Service Corps.
Responsibilities:
- Perform eye exams to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
- Provide culturally sensitive, compassionate service for diverse, low-income patient population
- Collaborate with health center management to uphold policies and meet stated targets for quality care measures and productivity
- Review & analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribe, supply fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
- Prescribe medications to treat eye issues as applicable.
- Educate and counsel patients on vision correction options.
- Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner as necessary
- Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care as applicable
- Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
- Educate patients, family members and others involved in the patient’s eye care
Qualifications:
- A degree of Doctor of Optometry from one of the schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association (COEAOA)
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Current, unrestricted California License from the State Board of Optometry
- Current DEA license
- Current life support/CPR certification
**To apply, please send a (1) resume, (2) cover letter and (3) minimum and desired salary. ALL THREE MUST BE INCLUDED for consideration.
Company DescriptionThe Kheir Clinic is a primary provider of critical in-language healthcare and human services support to the residents of Metro Los Angeles and its neighboring communities. We strive to accommodate underserved residents in the greater Los Angeles area regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income. Annually, Kheir Center offers over 30,000 Human Services case visits, 100,000 hot meals to seniors, and 30,000 patient visits in English, Spanish, Korean, Thai and Bengali.Company DescriptionThe Kheir Clinic is a primary provider of critical in-language healthcare and human services support to the residents of Metro Los Angeles and its neighboring communities. We strive to accommodate underserved residents in the greater Los Angeles area regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income. Annually, Kheir Center offers over 30,000 Human Services case visits, 100,000 hot meals to seniors, and 30,000 patient visits in English, Spanish, Korean, Thai and Bengali.-
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