OPTOMETRIST (PART-TIME, PER DIEM)
About this role
If you are a committed advocate with a strong sense of serving the community and a desire to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful opportunity to join Chinatown Service Center (CSC). Optometrists at CSC get the opportunity to work for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and qualify for federal and state programs for student loan repayment.
Workplace
- Work in a FQHC multi-disciplinary community clinic with primary care optometry service.
- State-of-the-art equipment and facility (digital refractor, Maestro-2 OCT and retinal camera, HVF, virtual field VF, etc.)
- In-house part-time ophthalmologists for co-management and referral triage
- Schedule: Monday to Friday. Last appointments at 4:00pm.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions.
- Conduct routine eye examinations and prescribe corrective lenses when required.
- Assist with contact lens fittings.
- Diagnose and assist with the management of ocular diseases.
- Educate patients about proper eye hygiene and care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- State-issued license for optometry and O.D. and 3+ years’ experience working as an optometrist.
- Excellent customer service and organization skills.
- Advanced time management skills.
Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and care committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us in fostering positive change and empowerment in our communities.
Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Our center is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and accessible, welcoming everyone with open arms. We strictly follow the guidelines outline by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes a prohibition on discrimination in employment practices and other terms and conditions of employment.
Company at a glance
Established in 1971, Chinatown Service Center is one of the largest community-based Chinese-American health and human service organization in Southern California. CSC provides a comprehensive range of services to over 100,000 visits annually, organized under four services areas including Social Services (Senior Services, Welfare and Benefits Enrollments and Referral Programs), Federally Qualified Community Health Center (Behavioral Health, Medical, Dental and Optometry), Youth Center and Community Economic Development (Individual Financial Education and Small Business Training and Consultation). Services are available in a variety of Chinese dialects, including, Cantonese, Mandarin, Toishan, Chiu Jou, as well as other languages, such as Vietnamese, and Spanish.
CSC has an annual operating budget of over $10 million, with diverse sources of funding from the federal government, State of California, the County and City of Los Angeles, United Way, Asian Pacific Community Fund, corporate and private foundations, and private donations. Your donation will help us continue to meet the many needs in our community, as well as develop new and innovative projects and that will increase self-sufficiency of low income community members.
Top Benefits
- Federal And State Student Loan Repayment Programs
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