About

• Description
• Make an impact. We are seeking a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Optometrist to render exemplary patient care for underserved families of Orange County. The position is at our clinic in Orange. Patient care hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break starting at Noon.

• Who We Are.?We are a collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, and the High Desert. We believe that everyone should have access to high quality comprehensive medical care, regardless of their ability to pay. Our health centers use a team-based model of care that includes family medicine, obstetrics, women’s health, oral and vision care, preventative and educational health, mental health, patient advocacy, case management, and community health. Most of our patients live below 200% of the Federal Poverty level and are best served in Spanish. Through our origins with St. Joseph Health, we have provided care to low-income families since the 1980s, maintaining a commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with high-quality, nationally recognized care. Our work is rooted in our values of?Justice,?Excellence,?Dignity, and?Compassion.

You'd be a great fit here if the following skills apply to you

• You are mission-centered – you are committed to improving the health of underserved individuals and their families
• You are patient-centered – you exhibit warmth, friendliness, calm, and take initiative to solve problems
• You treat others with dignity and respect
• You have a high regard for ethical practices, care, and patience
• You are collaborative, adaptive, and diligent
• You know the balance of being light-hearted, professional, and can prioritize competing tasks
• You can use computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and an EMR (we us Epic)
• Open to learning what you do not know
• You are reliable
• You strive toward excellence

Essential Job Functions

• With compassion, practice as an optometrist delivering prevention and diagnosis of disorders and dysfunctions of the eyes and visual system and treat and manage disorders and dysfunctions of the eye and vision system, as well as the provision of rehabilitation optometric services. In a timely manner clearly and accurately document and code all patient care and correctly submit related charges. Communicate positively and effectively with other providers, caregivers, and leaders. Seek out opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of care.

• Essential Job Functions (What You Do)
• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination to diagnose disease and other abnormalities, such as diabetes or hypertension.
• Prescribes, fits and adjusts eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribes medications to treat eye disease, removes foreign bodies from the eye, and analyzes test results and develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision and provides vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision and provides vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with patients’ PCPs.
• In a timely manner, clearly and accurately documents all patient care and submits related charges.
• Collaborates with supervisor to maximize patient access, provider productively, and health outcomes and safety.

• Healthcare & Childcare Benefits: available first of the month following start date
• Medical (Blue Sheild PPO & HMO)
• Dental (PPO/Guardian)
• Vision (PPO/Guardian)
• FSA - Pre-tax benefit for health care expenses
• FSA Dependent Care - Pre-tax benefit to put toward childcare or other dependent expenses
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance Program & access to meditation resources through Calm

Paid Time Off

• Approximately 25 days off per year, based upon time off accrued and full-time hours

Financial Wellness - Retirement & Investment

• 401(k) (Vanguard) - eligible first of the month following 30 days, with company match after 1 year of service

Other Benefits

• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Paid Time off for Continuing Education
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Allowance
• St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.

Compensation

• $132,500 - $157,500 annually at full-time?employment
• Requirements

Education

• Successful completion of a school or college of optometry with a degree of Doctor of Optometry.

License / Certifications

• Licensed Optometrist in the State of California.
• Provider level basic life support (BLS) from AHA approved program.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a practicing Optometrist
• Experience providing direct patient care, preferably in an outpatient or community-based setting. (Preferred)

Training

• Completion of all clinical requirements within the scope of practice as defined in the California Business and Professions code related to the practice of optometry.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to interface effectively with staff, volunteers, and other physicians/providers.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Willingness to use a translator or translation services to best serve patient treatment needs.
• Proficient in computer programs and systems, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Expertise in applying evidence-based medicine to treat and diagnosis. Demonstrated ability in applying methods of scientific inquiry and exercising clinical judgment in challenging situations.
• Exemplar communication and leadership skills, including active listening, taking initiative, following guidance, and setting examples for excellent care of patients.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, remaining current on Optometric practices and professional credentialing and licensure necessary for continuous employment with St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers.
• Ability to interface effectively with all caregivers across all levels and departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to interpersonal and cultural sensitivity, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, promoting high quality care to diverse populations.
• Additional courses in pharmacology and pharmaceuticals. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in EMR Systems, with EPIC experience. (Preferred)

• St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers follows the Religious and Ethical Directives for Catholic Healthcare. We do not participate in activities that would end or diminish life. We do not provide non-medically indicated contraception, abortions, or assist in life-ending procedures.