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Optometrist

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution.  Internship does not count towards the required experience.
• Possess and maintain while performing services for the corrections department a current and valid license issued by the State of California, Board of Optometry in order to perform services in the State of California.
• Any Temporary/Relief Optometrists providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the corrections department.  All Temporary/Relief Optometrists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language.  Any Temporary/Relief Optometrist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

• 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;
• Temporary/Relief Optometrist will provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, prescription information, and simple repairs only, in accordance with Business and Professions Code § 3041 et al;
• 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 corrections department contract physicians and/or healthcare facilities, Medical/surgical emergencies where contract provider(s) are not immediately available are exempt;
• 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;
• Optometry  services  shall  include,  but  not  be  limited  to,  the following:  (a) Complete Optometry/Optometric evaluation/diagnostic assessment

Salary Range: $65-$75 / HR

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