Optometrist (Escondido Eyecare) - Escondido, CA

An excellent opportunity for a part-time to full-time and a fill-in Optometrist is now available at Escondido Eyecare, located in Escondido, California!

Why you should apply

Helping people see clearly to improve their quality of life is the mission of Escondido Eyecare. Offering vision care for over 30 years, this practice continues to flourish, and a new opportunity is now available. If you're a compassionate Optometrist looking to take the next step and build a solid career with a leading practice and directly contribute to business success, Escondido Eyecare is for you!

Year-round sunshine, vibrant cultures, and unbeatable outdoor explorations define Escondido. Located just 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego and 20 minutes from the coast, this picturesque city is perfectly situated near the region's best places to visit. Living in Escondido offers welcoming and safe communities and the unique opportunity for relaxed living. Featuring weekly events, residents will never get bored experiencing performing arts, museums, winery and brewery events, live music and theatre, and family-friendly fun. Its convenient location provides easy access to the Pacific Ocean and miles of pristine coastline. With everything Escondido has to offer, makes it an ideal location to practice and a prime location to live.

Escondido Eyecare is offering the following benefits:

• Competitive base pay - $55 to $65/hour based on performance
• 24 hours of paid time off yearly; PTO accrues one hour per 30 hours worked after 30 days of employment; redeemable after 3 months of employment
• 50% off frames, lenses, contact lenses, eye drops, and vitamins

About Escondido Eyecare

Established in 1990, Escondido Eyecare provides full-service optometry to families and residents in San Diego County of all ages, visual and medical diagnoses. Combining advanced technology, top-quality products, and expert care, patients can expect a total eye care experience. The practice specializes in comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lenses, and the latest lens technology to prevent eye diseases. With plans to open seven days a week and add an exam lane, the business is looking for an Optometrist to join the team of six employees.

The practice is committed to providing patient-centric care and performs thorough exams to detect ocular conditions and systemic issues. The team leverages advanced diagnostic technology, including Optos retinal camera with OCT, autorefractors, digital lensometer, FDT visual field, slit lamp, phoroptor, and BIO. Patients will enjoy personalized attention from the Opticians as they browse a wide selection of fashionable eyewear-plus, the practice carries eye drops and vitamins for a variety of vision needs, and an on-site lab is available to serve patients conveniently.

About the Optometrist Opening

Escondido Eyecare is seeking a well-versed Optometrist passionate about providing personalized and individualized care to ensure excellent eye health and vision care for all patients. You'll perform comprehensive eye exams, contact lens evaluations, and emergency eye care. Approximately 10 patients are cared for daily.

The days available are:

• Monday and Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour break at 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a one-hour break at 3:00 p.m.
• Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour break at 1:00 p.m.

You can also apply to work part-time. If so, please letme know which day(s) youwould beavailable.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Optometry license in the state of California
• TPA certified
• Bilingual in Spanish is required

Preferred qualifications include:

• Glaucoma certified

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