Optometrist

Mission City Community Network, Inc. is a non-profit organization of multiple clinics operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center. We are dedicated to serving low income families in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, South Bay and San Bernardino areas. We are committed to providing high quality care in the following areas: Adult, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Dentistry, Health Education, and Mental Health.

Positions: Optometrist
Status: Part-Time (8-16hrs/wk)

Summary:

Optometrists will examine the eyes and other parts of the visual system, diagnose, and treat visual problems, and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe, supply fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state law permits.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact arrangements and safety factors.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.Educate patients, family members and others involved in the patient’s eye careAbility to relate and culturally sensitive to the public in all areas (racial, ethnic, and economic)

Minimum Requirements for Hiring:

• Graduate of a school or college of Optometry accredited by the California State Board of Optometry
• Minimum of 2 years of experience (FQHC clinic setting)
• Current California License from the State Board of Optometry
• Current DEA
• Current BLS Certification

Benefit Eligible 20hrs per week, includes but no limited to: sick/vacation accrual, holiday pay, and pro-rated CME Reimbursement expenses and pro-rated CME Time Off Pay.

For immediate consideration please email your resume to HR Dept.

MCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• OD-Optometrist outpatient setting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Optometry License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $65