Optometrist - Calabasas & Westwood

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 15, 2024
Description If you're looking to use your unique background and expertise to make a difference in others' lives, you can contribute to exceptional patient experiences at UCLA Health. Take on an important role in a world-class health system by joining the Department of Ophthalmology! This Optometrist position will provide professional optometric services at theStein Eye Calabasas and Glaucoma Divisionclinics. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Performoptometric exams and imaging Record all examination findings and recommendations Provide patient education on surgery, lens options, astigmatism management, etc. Code and bill for examinations Write prescriptions for glasses and review medication requests Participate in the identification and recruitment of patients who are eligible for participation in clinical trials Salary Range: $85,900-128,900 Annually This position will require travel to multiple UCLA Health locations including Calabasas and Westwood. Qualifications Required: Possession and maintenance of an active license to practice optometry from the California Board of Optometry Exceptional oral and written communication skills including knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology to establish effective working relations with all levels of university staff, faculty, trainees, and patients Ability to work in a cooperative and collegial fashion with other members of the Division to provide exemplary patient care Ability to work quickly and efficiently under a variable but often very busy workload Ability to function in a research environment with patients who are enrolled in clinical study protocols Ability to learn new routines quickly, to follow routines consistently, and identify better ways of accomplishing routine tasks Proficiency in Apple and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, email, calendaring programs, and web browsers Demonstrated or acquired competency in office and medical center based data and electronic records systems (Epic/Kaleidoscope, etc.)