Optometrist

Petaluma Health Center is an eleven-time award winner in the North Bay Business Journal's Best Places to Work for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009 and we were named as one of the Healthiest Companies in the North Bay' by the North Bay Business Journal for the last 5 consecutive years.
The Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
21 Days of Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Gym Membership Discounts at Synergy Health Club and 24-Hour Fitness!
401K Matching after 1 year of employment
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
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.
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