City and County of San Francisco

Optometrist (#2561)

$58.51-$71.11 Hourly / $10,142.00-$12,326.00 Monthly / $121,706.00-$147,914.00 Yearly

Definition

Under general supervision, as a member of the eye service team provides professional optometric services for clinic patients; examiner eyes for defects and faults of refraction; prescribes corrective lenses or exercises; consults with and makes referrals to medical staff; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This class is the full professional level of Optometrist; employer axe certified by the State Board of Optometry, and performs the full range of optometric services.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Screens patients with ocular complaints in the Eye Clinic, referring those with eye pathologies to the medical staff *

2. Performs eye refraction examinations, using special equipment as required, and makes diagnosis.

3. Prescribes and fits corrective vision aids including contact lenses.

4. Prescribes and instructs patients in visual training and orthoptic exercises.

5. Consults with other members of the eye service team as needed.

6. Prepares routine case reports of examination findings, diagnosis and recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Requires a thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of optometry.

Requires the skill and ability to apply modern method of optometry, to use the full range of optometric instruments and work with patients from a variety of social and ethnic backgrounds.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of a curriculum of optometry approved by the California State Board of Optometry, and 2 years clinical experience in optometry.

License or Certificate

Requires possession of a license to practice optometry issued by the C71- ifornia State Board of Optometry.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CLASS: 2561; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;