Optometrist

About the role

Petaluma Health Center is recruiting a full-time Optometrist to join its interdisciplinary team. The practice offers integrated care with vision services at the Petaluma primary care clinic and a standalone eye clinic, both equipped with Topcon OCTs and Humphrey visual fields. The optometrist provides full-scope routine and medical eye care to a diverse patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, treat and manage eye disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses as appropriate.
• Maintain high-quality care across all phases of optometry for patients of all ages.
• Deliver treatment plans with informed consent discussions covering options, risks, benefits and alternatives.
• Make appropriate referrals and communicate with specialists.
• Provide and explain patient education materials and follow a preventive eye care program.
• Ensure correct coding and accurate patient records for billing and quality of care.
• Monitor patient scheduling, assist in leading and supervising support staff, and share knowledge gained in seminars and training.
• Support the department in meeting budget goals and comply with state and federal regulations and patient confidentiality laws.

Required profile

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited North American program.
• Current California Doctor of Optometry license with TPA and Glaucoma certification; currently credentialed with MediCal preferred.
• Residency training, a master's degree in public health, or experience at an FQHC or other interdisciplinary setting preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, written and verbal.

Required skills

• Advanced understanding of eye and vision conditions.
• Hands-on experience with modern ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and electronic health records; EPIC experience preferred.
• Ability to explain medical terms to diverse patients, attention to detail, good communication and business sense.

What we offer

• 21 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with the entire medical deductible covered; 30 chiropractor and acupuncture visits per year included with Kaiser and WHA plans.
• Gym membership discounts, 401K matching after 1 year, flexible spending accounts and dependent care FSA.
• Life insurance, long-term disability and employee assistance program included at no cost to the employee.