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Optometrist

Job in Hayward, Alameda County, California, 94557, USA
Listing for: Alameda Health Sytem
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72.52 - 120 USD Hourly USD 72.52 120.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Summary

Diagnoses and treats visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

  • Performs routine and emergency eye inspections, perform vision tests; analyzes results.
  • Identifies the patient’s visual alertness, field of vision and hand-eye coordination.
  • Diagnoses sight problems, such as near/far-sightedness, glaucoma and color blindness.
  • Prescribes corrective lenses and medications.
  • Promotes eye health by teach patients about proper eye care techniques.
  • Identifies eye defects and diseases such as diabetes and liver failure and refers to other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Records diagnoses and treatment plans including transfers and therapeutic prescriptions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

    • Required

      Education:

      Completion of an accredited Optometry program.
    • Required Experience: Recent training and/or clinical experience are required for all applicants for appointment; recent clinical experience is defined as having performed at least 200 outpatient activities relevant to outpatient practice prerogatives requested in the preceding two (2) years.
    • Preferred Experience: Completion of an Optometry residency program.
    • Required

      Licenses/Certifications:

      Licensed as an Optometrist by the California Board of Optometry;
      Successful completion of an optometry program accredited by the California Board of Optometry; current BLS Certification and Current DEA Registration.

    PAY RANGE: $72.52 - $120.88 / Hour

    The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

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