Optometrist

3 weeks ago


San Diego, United States UC San Diego Health Full time

Payroll Title:

- OPTOMETRIST 3 HX
- Department:

- OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Hiring Pay Scale
- $91,300 - $170,700 / Year
- Worksite:

- Shiley Eye Institute
- Appointment Type:

- Career
- Appointment Percent:

- 100%
- Union:

- Uncovered
- Total Openings:

- 1
- Work Schedule:

- Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday**#129091 Optometrist***:Filing Deadline: Wed 4/24/2024**

**UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.**

**DESCRIPTION**:
UCSD Department of Ophthalmology is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

The Optometrist works independently as a member of the UCSD Eyemobile Community ophthalmology Division and performs examinations and procedures, use medical devices and technology, treat conditions, and prescribe the use of pharmaceutical agents as allowed by the California State Board of Optometry. Provides primary eye care including diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, and associated structures as well as identifying related systemic conditions affecting the eye for individuals of all ages in the Eyemobile. A mobile eye unit.

In addition may perform contact lens fittings on eyes to correct for corneal defects and eye conditions caused by ocular disease, injury, or surgery while maximizing visual function, comfort, and eye. Uses skills as an experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry.
- Licensed as a Doctor of Optometry by the California State Board of Optometry.
- Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
- Thorough knowledge of eye diseases diagnosis.
- Demonstrated skill in fitting and prescribing specialty contact lenses.
- Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
- Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
- Position must be able to work with diverse client group.
- Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
- Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus.
- Requires effective interpersonal skills.
- Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Knowledge and adherence to the UCSD Principles of Community.
- Bilingual, Spanish and English speaking.

**SPECIAL CONDITIONS**:

- May need to travel to different locations including satellite clinics out of state.
- Pay Transparency Act_

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

**If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.**

**If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.**

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and tech


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