Ophthalmology, Optometrist - San Francisco, CA, United States - University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health

Description

Full Time

This position is a contract role that ends one year from date of hire.

Under the supervision of the Optometry Supervisor and the Chief of Ophthalmology of the Department of Ophthalmology at San Francisco General Hospital, and guided by policies and procedures of San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, the Optometrist provides Optometric care to patients at San Francisco General Hospital and affiliated sites.

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Ophthalmology's annual patient charges reach $65,000,000 with a wRVU total of 115,000.

Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses:
Zion, Veteran's Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), and Benioff Children's Hospital at Mission Bay.

The Department currently occupies over 60,000 of assignable square feet of space at various sites across UCSF campuses for research, academic and clinical activities.

The Department supports 30 full-time clinical faculty, 10 basic scientists, over 50 volunteer and visiting faculty. Each year, we train over 15 residents, 7 clinical fellows, and approximately 20 postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. Our staff roster reaches over 250 FTEs (including UCSF Health employees).

Doctor of optometry degree

Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations including: visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit lamp examination, lensometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and other relevant examination components.

Demonstrated ability to perform subjective refraction for ophthalmology patients.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, documents and reports clearly and concisely. Familiarity with policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative, and clinical practice. Takes an active part in preparation for regulatory reviews.

Residency-trained in optometry, preferably in ocular disease
Fluency in spoken Spanish or Chinese
License to practice Optometry in California
Glaucoma certification from California Board of Optometry

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents.

We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Contract

Shift

Shift Length

Additional Shift Details

8 hour shift depending on availability

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