Optometrist (OPT)

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Institution/Facility designee, the Temporary/Relief Optometrist
shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice of the Optometrist and in accordance with
Institution/Facility policies and procedures. The duties of the Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall include,
but are not limited to, the following requirements:

a. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall ensure that all ordered Optometry services will be scheduled consistent with the Optometry need. Once scheduled, service shall be delivered at the time scheduled unless unavoidable circumstances occur;

b. Temporary/Relief Optometrist will provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, prescription information, and simple repairs only, in accordance with Business and Professions Code § 3041 et al;

c. Temporary/Relief Optometrist will refer, upon approval of the Institution/Facility designee, patient/youth for consultation, diagnosis, treatment(s), and/or surgery to physicians and/or healthcare facilities, Medical/surgical emergencies where contract provider(s) are not immediately available are exempt;

d. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall maintain continuity of all work performed from start to finish;

e. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall provide Optometry visual services and diagnoses and treatment for the following specific conditions: allergies, infectious diseases, and non-systematic inflammations of the conjunctiva, using diagnostic agents and topical products; e.g., miotics, lubricants, non-steroidal anti-allergy agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, antibiotic agents, and hyperosmotics, in accordance with Chapter
7 of the Business and Professional Code and National Standards

If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.