Open Position: UCSF Contact Lens Specialist (San Francisco, CA)

Department Description
Optometry service is a Division within the Department of Ophthalmology. Our legacy of unsurpassed patient care and unceasing mission to integrate high-tech medical research with clinical operations has led to our prestigious standing as one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. As a premier health care institution dedicated to advancing health worldwide, UCSF Medical Center can also be the best place to advance and shape your career. The medical center’s employees are one of the most important reasons why we are recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals. To work at UCSF Medical Center is to be part of an institution that provides the highest caliber of care to patients; a nurturing and team-oriented atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. Optometric services are provided at the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), Beckman Vision Center, and Vision Optical center.


Job Summary
The Optometrists:

• Provides complex contact lens fittings, including scleral lenses for patients of all ages
• Provides optometric examinations including but not limited to: pupillary reflexes, tonometry, keratometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, slit lamp examination, visual acuity, lensometry and indirect biomicroscopy
• Provides routine eye examinations for new and established patients as well as follow-up exam for established medical patients in the ophthalmology practice. - Performs eye examinations and contact lens fittings to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Performs triage and screening for acute or unscheduled patients in ophthalmology
• Prescribes ophthalmic medications within the scope of practice
• Complies with all Ambulatory Services and Medical Center policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative and clinical practice. Complies with activities mandated by JCAHO and DHS
• Participates in communicating the specific needs of patients to care providers
• Ensures a professional and helpful working environment by upholding the House Standards as adopted by the Medical center Staff
• Demonstrates courtesy, common sense and follow-through in all telephone communications
• Orders and maintains contact lens fitting stock and supplies
• Keeps informed of current trends and developments within optometry
• Works within the ophthalmology clinics to provide support as needed
• Adheres to the Medical Center and Departmental guidelines related to documentation of patient encounter notes, charge documents, and diagnostic study interpretation notes

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency or Fellowship training with emphasis on Specialty Contact Lens fitting

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