If you’re looking to use your unique background and expertise to make a difference in others’ lives, you can contribute to exceptional patient experiences at UCLA Health. Take on an important role in a world-class health system by joining the Department of Ophthalmology!

This Optometrist position will provide professional optometric services at the Stein Eye Calabasas and Glaucoma Division clinics. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Perform optometric exams and imaging
Record all examination findings and recommendations
Provide patient education on surgery, lens options, astigmatism management, etc.
Code and bill for examinations
Write prescriptions for glasses and review medication requests
Participate in the identification and recruitment of patients who are eligible for participation in clinical trials

Salary Range: $85,900-128,900 Annually

This position will require travel to multiple UCLA Health locations including Calabasas and Westwood.

Qualifications

Required:

Possession and maintenance of an active license to practice optometry from the California Board of Optometry
Exceptional oral and written communication skills including knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology to establish effective working relations with all levels of university staff, faculty, trainees, and patients
Ability to work in a cooperative and collegial fashion with other members of the Division to provide exemplary patient care
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under a variable but often very busy workload
Ability to function in a research environment with patients who are enrolled in clinical study protocols
Ability to learn new routines quickly, to follow routines consistently, and identify better ways of accomplishing routine tasks
Proficiency in Apple and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, email, calendaring programs, and web browsers
Demonstrated or acquired competency in office and medical center based data and electronic records systems (Epic/Kaleidoscope, etc.)

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About UCLA

At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.

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