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Posted by: Kaiser Permanente on Jan 22, 2020


Location:

Sacramento , CA

Job Description:

Description:
Under the general direction and supervision of the exempt optometrist or exempt designee, performs routine procedures using independent professional judgment in the practice of optometry within the scope of the laws of the state of California, the rules and regulations of the California Board of Optometry and the policies of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.

Essential Functions:

- Conducts and documents history including chief complaint, relevant symptoms as appropriate;  pertinent ocular health, family and medical history, medications;  current spectacle/contact lens and any other data required to manage the patients vision and ocular health needs.
- Performs minimum as well as appropriate additional testing as needed based on the specific needs of each patient. 
- Adequately documents findings. 
- Is proficient in the use and interpretation of standard ophthalmic equipment. 
- These include but are not limited to retinoscopy, subjective refraction, lensometry, visual fields, mobility and pupil testing, slit lamp examination, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, fundus contact lens, tear function testing, Amsler grid, confrontation fields, etc.
- Accurately interprets data from clinical exam. 
- Makes sound clinical diagnoses. 
- Takes appropriate actions(s) to take care of patients' chief complaint(s) and ensure ocular health and visual needs are met.
- Clearly documents impressions and clinical action plan in the chart including referrals to other providers, long term medical management and/or optical and therapeutic prescriptions dispensed.
- Uses tests and procedures as described above designed to detect and appropriately manager disorders common to the elderly such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
- Actively communicates with optical, ophthalmology, support staff and fellow OD teams to optimize quality and clinical care and service to patients. 
- Teams with optical staff and ophthalmologists to ensure most timely and convenient service given to patient when their services are needed. 
- Attends and contributes to staff meetings to keep up with events and policy changes. 
- Identifies and reports system problems that result in waste and poor services; identifies possible solutions.
- Maintains all licensing and job requirements (CE, CPR, safety training, PPD)
- Dictates/writes referral and information letters to other providers or agencies, as appropriate, or otherwise communicates with parents, teachers or other providers as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties such as completing school forms, DMV, FAA and other like documents.
- Work and coordinate concerns in a designated location.
- Direct and oversee daily operations and report to the local Chief of Optometry or exempt designee.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Basic Qualifications:

- A minimum of one (1) year of experience desired but not required.
- OD degree from an accredited School of Optometry.
- Current California Optometric License.
- Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (T.P.A.) required for external employees hired after November 2009 (TPA is not required for internal applicants).

- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Meets all of the specifications of staff Optometrist.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Primary Location: California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Wyndham Medical Offices 7300 Wyndham
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: On-Call
Working Hours End: On-Call
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: ESC/IFPTE - Local 20 - Optometrist
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Category: Optical Services
Department: optometry
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.


Pay Rate:

Unspecified

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About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans, is an advocate in communities which it serves. Our every action supports the well-being of our more than 9 million members in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. We have openings in the Mid-Atlantic region for experienced individuals in the areas of nursing, rehabilitation, medical laboratory, medical records/health information, imaging/radiology, pharmacy, case management, optometry, social work, behavioral health, audiology, and more. Non-clinical opportunities include accounting/finance, auditing, sales/marketing, business consultants, systems analysts, stationary engineers, project managers, and more. Please visit our website for a list of all of our current openings.

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