Why Work at

Harmony Health Medical Clinic & FRC:

HHMC & FRC

is a nonprofit FQHC whose mission is to serve as a community-centered provider of services to improve health, education, and economic opportunities for individuals and families. We have 4 locations serving the community across Marysville, Yuba City, and Wheatland, CA.

Job Purpose:

The Optometrist provides comprehensive primary eye and vision care within a community clinic setting. This provider is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing visual and ocular health anomalies, testing binocular functions (depth perception, focus, and coordination), and prescribing corrective lenses. The Optometrist manages ocular diseases within their legal scope of practice, coordinates timely referrals for specialized secondary or tertiary care, and collaborates effectively with the multidisciplinary Harmony Health team.

Optometrist Responsibilities:

• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities within the scope of optometry
• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids contingent upon proper professional licensure
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases subject to state scope of practice regulations and valid credentials
• Chart documentation according to clinic standards using Electronic Health Record charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems, including medication as needed
• Follow-up on specific disease categories and no-show evaluations
• Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues
• Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment
• Referring to Ophthalmologist if needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications, Experience and Characteristics:

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited school of optometry
• Active state optometry license maintained in the jurisdiction of practice
• National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) certification
• Current BLS certification
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment including phoropters, slit lamps, retinal cameras, and tonometer systems
• Strong interpersonal communication to translate complex medical findings into accessible patient instruction
• Meticulous attention to detail for precision clinical data tracking and precise lens prescribing

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Healthcare clinic setting, using a computer for extended periods The ability to interact with internal teams, management, leadership, and other departments as needed The manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment The ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform routine office tasks, including the use of standard office equipment Occasional standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and light lifting may be necessary Occasional travel between clinic sites The ability to write and speak clearly using the English language to convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Generally, the working conditions are good with little or no exposure to extremes in health, safety hazards, and/or hazardous materials. This person must have the ability to travel as required to work with staff at other locations. Harmony Health Medical Clinic & FRC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay:

$149,430.00 - $170,298.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person