Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is seeking a  full-time, skilled, and dedicated Optometrist to join our healthcare team. As an Optometrist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services to patients of all ages. Your primary focus will be assessing, diagnosing, and treating various eye conditions, prescribing corrective lenses, and ensuring optimal vision health. The ideal candidate should have excellent clinical skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.  This position will be primarily focused in Citrus Heights and Folsom, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations to assess visual acuity, refractive errors, binocular vision, and overall eye health.
• Diagnose and manage eye diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Prescribe and fit contact lenses and glasses, based on individual patient needs.  
• Must be able to treat glaucoma and be certified to prescribe medication for the management of glaucoma as allowed by California licensing regulations.   
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Educate patients on proper eye care practices, including the use of contact lenses and eyeglasses.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in optometry, attending conferences and continuing education programs.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including examination findings and treatment plans.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Valid California license to practice optometry.
• Strong knowledge of ocular anatomy, diseases, and treatments.
• Proficiency in performing comprehensive eye examinations and utilizing diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and colleagues.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret complex visual information.
• Strong commitment to patient care, ethics, and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to stay updated on industry advancements through continuing education.

Mercy Medical Group (MMG) is a dynamic, growing organization with a long-standing history of providing exceptional medical care in the Sacramento area. MMG is a large multi-specialty medical group of 500+ providers comprised of primary care physicians, specialists in more than 30 medical and surgical specialties, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals provide seamless primary and specialty care, working together to meet the unique needs of each individual patient. 

MMG clinicians provide services to patients at Dignity Health Medical Foundation locations throughout Sacramento. Mercy Medical Group is aligned with Dignity Health, operating on a medical foundation model. Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, and the largest healthcare system in California, with more than 40 hospitals and 400 care centers serving communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Nestled in beautiful Northern California, Sacramento is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in America. The capital city of California serves as the political nucleus of the nation's most influential state, the sixth-largest economy in the world. The area offers a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fine dining, shopping, biking, boating, river rafting, skiing, or attending one of many different cultural events. Because of its central location, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the vineyards of Napa Valley, and the historical Gold Rush towns of the foothills are all within easy driving distance.

The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

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