Global Service Resources is looking for a contract Optometrist for a state prison in Corcoran, CA.
Pay Rate: $96 to $98/hr
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8AM to 4PM OR part time 2 days per week 7AM to 5PM
Requirements:
-Must be state Licensed
-Must have BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
-Must have full 12 months of experience within the last 3 years
-Must not pass background check and not have any ties to anyone in the CA Prison System
Duties:
a. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall ensure that all ordered Optometry services will be
scheduled consistent with the Optometry need. Once scheduled, service shall be
delivered at the time scheduled unless unavoidable circumstances occur;
b. Temporary/Relief Optometrist will provide examination, diagnosis, treatment,
prescription information, and simple repairs only, in accordance with Business and
Professions Code §3041 et al;
c. Temporary/Relief Optometrist will refer, upon approval of the Institution/Facility
CEO/CME or designee, patient/youth for consultation, diagnosis, treatment(s),
and/or surgery to CDCR/CCHCS contract physicians and/or healthcare facilities,
Medical/surgical emergencies where contract provider(s) are not immediately available
are exempt;
d. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall maintain continuity of all work performed from start to finish;
e. Temporary/Relief Optometrist shall provide Optometry visual services and diagnoses
and treatment for the following specific conditions: allergies, infectious diseases, and
non-systematic inflammations of the conjunctiva, using diagnostic agents and topical
products; e.g., miotics, lubricants, non-steroidal anti-allergy agents, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatories, antibiotic agents, and hyperosmotics, in accordance with Chapter
7 of the Business and Professional Code and National Standards, and;
(1) Optometry services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Complete Optometry/Optometric evaluation/diagnostic assessment.
I. FULL EXAMINATION
1. Preliminary Testing
a. Visual Acuity, History, Visual Field Services with appropriate diagnostic equipment
b. Cover Test at 20' and 16'
c. NearPointConvergence
d. Rotations
e. Pupils
f. Tonometry (equipment and supplies provided by Institution).
2. Ophthalmoscopy (undilated)
3. Refraction
a. Retinoscopy
b. Subjective
c. MuscleBalance
d. Near Point Add
e. PD and Segment Height Measurement
II. PARTIAL EXAMINATION
1. Anterior Segment Exam
2. Glaucoma Evaluation; e.g., Tonometry and Ophthalmoscopy (perform
monitoring of glaucoma patients)
3. Retinal Disease Evaluation
III. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
1. Recheck
a. Verification of prescription
b. If an error in the prescription is found, Temporary/Relief Optometrist will redo refraction
2. Mechanical Adjustments & Repair (Institution/Facility will supply replacement materials)
a. Fittings
b. Adjustment of frames
c. Simple repair (e.g., replacing lenses into frames, replace nose pad, etc.)
(b) Optometry examination and writing/issuance of prescription;
(c) Optometric treatment such as medication, face-to-face therapy, including ocular health
examination of diabetic patient/youth (dilate Fundoscopy and recommendations for
referral to retinal specialist when indicated);
(d) Development of an individual treatment plan and coordination of professional and
para-professional services (includes frame selection, dispensing and fitting of
corrective lenses and/or contact lenses when medically necessary and approved by
the Institution/Facility CEO/CME or designee);
(e) Ongoing evaluation and prognostication;.
(f) Provide ophthalmic referrals when professionally indicated;.
(g) Emergency ocular services for trauma or systemic disease including coordination of
treatment plan with staff physicians, but only during clinic hours;
(h) Follow-up services.
Copies of personal documents and references will be requested. Must have recent shots, immunizations, TB Test and Fit Test done already- if not, you must update them on your own. Our registry will cover the drug and background check. Interview and onboarding process may take anywhere between 3 to 7 weeks.
All employees are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. E-Verify check will be conducted, and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
Please note: No paid time off, but you will receive 5 paid sick days after 90 days of employment.
