Location: US-CA-Vista

Specialty: Provider

Type: Regular Part-Time

Hours: Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At our organization, we view healthcare as more than just medical treatment; it embodies hope, community, and meaningful impact. For over five decades, we have been at the forefront of the community clinic movement, evolving from a small volunteer initiative in Vista to a nationally acknowledged network of advanced clinics throughout San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Currently, we operate 14 clinics that serve over 70,000 patients each year, steadfast in our mission to provide outstanding, patient-focused care where it is most needed.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, we offer more than just healthcare; we create opportunities. Here, your talents are recognized, your professional growth is nurtured, and your contributions truly matter. We attribute our success to the exceptional skills and commitment of our team members.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-funded life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Awarded the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, ranking us among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes, as well as for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A strong culture of training and development to support your career advancement.
• A collaborative workplace built on respect and a shared passion for quality care.

• Deliver outpatient care to clinic patients while ensuring quality assurance, including eye examinations, vision testing, and diagnosing visual disorders and diseases.
• Determine treatment plans and supervise appropriate interventions for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes.
• Engage in quality assurance, quality improvement, and utilization reviews.
• Examine patients of all ages to identify signs of injury, disease, abnormalities, or vision defects.
• Provide spectacle prescriptions and write referral communications to other healthcare providers.
• Interpret retinal scans and prescribe medications for eye-related conditions.
• Contribute to the development of clinic protocols and procedures to ensure high-quality eye care.
• Participate in utilization and peer review programs to assess the quality of optometry services provided at the clinics.

• Valid California Optometric License
• Certification from the State of California for the treatment of ocular diseases
• Certification from the State of California for the treatment of glaucoma
• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited optometry institution
• Current CPR certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems, preferably NextGen

• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel), business email communication, and internet research capabilities

Salary Range: $71.00 - $74.00 per hour, based on experience.