Job Title OphthalmologistJob Description Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. At UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading-edge clinical trials as well as sight-saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder. Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections. These efforts have vaulted UC Irvine School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care.
Responsibilities:
Involves collaborative care with the Cornea Service in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of primary anterior segment diseases. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and managing diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye and associated structures, as well as recognizing systemic conditions that may affect ocular health. Specifically, performs comprehensive eye examinations and screening assessments to evaluate visual function, identify ocular abnormalities, and assess anterior segment conditions. Diagnoses ocular conditions and prescribes appropriate treatment to preserve or restore vision. Obtains, analyzes, and documents relevant clinical history and examination findings. May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members. Provides patient education regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and chronic management of anterior segment conditions, including cataract and dry eye disease. This position is located at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute – Brea (380 W Central Ave, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821) and is a 50% appointment.
Qualifications
Required:
Thorough knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
Thorough knowledge of eye diseases diagnosis.
Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients.
Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
Position must be able to work with diverse client group.
Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members.
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus.
Requires effective interpersonal skills.
Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients.
Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry.
Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry.
A minimum of 5 years of experience.
Total Rewards:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
