SUMMARY:
Petaluma Health Center, is recruiting for an Optometrist to join our progressive, interdisciplinary team. As an optometrist with Petaluma Health Center, you’ll have the unique opportunity to practice in a team-based environment that is integrated with primary care. We have a unique model of integrated care that includes vision services both at our Petaluma primary care clinic as well as at a standalone eye clinic. Both locations are fully equipped with Topcon OCTs and Humphrey Visual Fields. The Optometrist will perform full-scope routine and medical eye care to our diverse patient population.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examines, diagnoses, treats and manages eye disorders, diseases, and injuries that
manifest in the eye. - Prescribes medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses as appropriate.
- Maintains a high quality of care in both basic and advanced eye care services, in all phases of optometry, to patients of all ages.
- Delivers treatment plans to patients along with an informed consent discussion
surrounding treatment options, risks, benefits and alternatives. - Makes appropriate referrals and communicates with specialists.
- Provides and explains patient education materials.
- Follows a comprehensive program of preventive eye care.
- Ensures correct coding and accurate patient records to facilitate billing and to demonstrate medical necessity and quality of care.
- Monitors patient scheduling to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assists in leading and supervising support staff.
- Shares information obtained in seminars and educational programs.
- Follows standards of care and quality assurance program guidelines, and works collaboratively to achieve clinic goals.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Ensures patient confidentiality consistent with state and federal law.
- Attends and participates actively in required meetings, training and functions.
- Maintains a positive relationship with practitioners in the community.
- Communicates with optical laboratories and other outside vendors as needed.
- Supports the department with achieving budget goals and maintains a cost conscious approach when requesting materials, supplies and equipment.
- Performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve clinic goals and objectives, as directed by the Director of Vision Services.
SKILLS:
- Advanced understanding of eye and vision conditions
- Hands-on experience with modern ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and electronic health records (EPIC experience preferred).
- The ability to explain medical terms at a level appropriate for diverse patient populations.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent people skills, particularly a caring attitude toward patients and staff.
- Good business sense, self-discipline, and good communication skills.
- Understanding of the overall practice mission and practice scope consistent with the mission and values of the clinic.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal required.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited North American optometry
program required. - Residency training, masters degree in public health, or previous experience working at
an FQHC or other interdisciplinary setting preferred. - Currently credentialed with MediCal preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Current California Doctor of Optometry license with TPA and Glaucoma certification required.
- Currently credentialed with MediCal preferred.
