Optometrist; Bilingual

MISSION

Kheir’s mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

Optometrists are integral members of the clinical team. The Optometrist provides cost-effective services to low-income families and individuals, with a special focus on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate oral health services to the residents of the community. The Optometrist must be committed to delivering timely, efficient, quality eye care to all patients in a professional, caring, and ethical manner. Bilingual proficiency is highly desired.

• A degree of Doctor of Optometry from one of the schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association (COEAOA)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a practicing optometrist
• Current, unrestricted California License from the State Board of Optometry
• Current DEA license
• Current life support/CPR certification
• Graduation from an accredited optometry school.
• Appropriate residency/optometry training
• First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Ability to perform emergency resuscitation
• Knowledge of OSHA needs and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate clinic office operations independently, with demonstrated ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to educate patients and family members.
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Enthusiasm and willingness to promote growth and expansion of low and no-cost oral health care services for underserved communities
• Knowledge of various practice management models, with the ability to creatively solve problems and develop practical solutions in an environment that includes varying and unpredictable circumstances
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Compassion for the health of the underserved and uninsured communities
• Experience in community clinic setting highly desired
• Bilingual Proficiency is required
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. 50 feet

• Perform eye exams to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
• Provide culturally sensitive, compassionate service for diverse, low-income patient population.
• Collaborate with health center management to uphold policies and meet stated targets for quality care measures and productivity.
• Review & analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe, supply fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye issues as applicable.
• Educate and counsel patients on vision correction options.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner as necessary
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care as applicable.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
• Educate patients, family members and others involved in the patient’s eye care

• Provides close supervision of the activities of the Optometry Assistants
• Is responsible for the actions of the Optometry Assistants.
• Develops and maintains a list of referrals for procedures beyond the scope of services.
• Works closely with Optometry Assistant to gather required statistics.
• Works closely with clinic senior management to determine appropriate co-pay for optometry services.
• Assists the Optometry Assistant in making appropriate arrangements for walk-in patients.
• Works closely with volunteer Optometrist(s) to assure all required standards are met.
• Schedules volunteer Optometrist(s based on needed in-house services.
• Works with senior management when scheduling volunteer Optometrist services.
• Coordinates Optometry Assistant’s services for volunteer Optometrist(s).
• Refers volunteer Optometrist(s) to Clinic senior management to initiate process of volunteering.
• Supervises volunteers assigned to optometry clinic.
• Compiles…