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Monte Vista Optometry’s mission is to enhance the health of our community through service, compassion, and expertise. As a well-respected business in the Turlock, CA community serving multiple generations of families, this thriving practice continues to grow. A long-term opportunity is immediately available for a full-time Optometrist. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a skilled team of professionals in a rewarding environment, making it ideal for both recent graduates and those seeking to transition into a new role. With significant potential for growth, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the community!

Why join us?
Established in 2010, Monte Vista Optometry offers Turlock and surrounding communities a high-tech, personalized eye care experience. The practice provides full-service optometry services and specialties in comprehensive eye exams, ocular disease treatment and management, specialty contact lenses, Lasik pre- and post-operative care, eye disease management, and specialty visual testing. The professionals provide personalized vision solutions and preventative eye care to ensure a lifetime of clear, comfortable, and healthy vision. The practice is equipped with advanced technology to efficiently serve patients, offering online appointment scheduling and office communications via text messaging. Plus, customers enjoy personalized attention from opticians as they browse a wide selection of fashionable eyewear designed to meet all budgets.

What you'll do:
As the newest Optometrist, you'll perform comprehensive patient care for two to three patients an hour. You'll also have access to cutting-edge technology, including Optos Daytona, Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT, and TRS-5100 Digital Refractor to conduct comprehensive eye tests, ensuring precise diagnoses and tailored solutions. Working closely with a team of talented professionals, you'll collaborate to offer patients the best level of eyecare and eyewear. This position offers full-time employment Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Who you are:

You're highly skilled and capable of confidently handling a diverse range of patients with varying visual needs and age groups. The ideal candidate has exceptional communication and people skills, allowing you to effectively communicate with patients. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working together to ensure seamless patient care and contribute to a positive work culture. In addition to the opportunity to contribute to business success, the practice offers a competitive base pay and benefits package, underscoring its commitment to valuing team members. As an added incentive, the Optometrist will also have the chance to earn a production bonus as well as paid time off and other benefits, further acknowledging the dedication and outstanding contributions to the practice's mission of delivering top-tier eye and vision care.

Why you'll love Turlock:
Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Turlock is the second-largest city in Stanislaus County and is best known for its agricultural production. Home to California State University Stanislaus, Turlock provides its residents a unique opportunity for relaxed and convenient living with the amenities of big city life nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy countless activities, including biking, hiking, rafting, and camping, to name a few. In addition, Turlock offers affordable housing, excellent schools and is a wonderful place to raise a family. Its proximity to some of California's most visited destinations—San Francisco, Sacramento, Monterey Bay, Napa Valley, Santa Cruz, and Yosemite National Park—make it an ideal choice to practice and a prime location to live. 
Special note about this opportunity:
This is a career opportunity with a practice owned by VSP Ventures, a VSP Vision Company. While VSP Vision is helping VSP Ventures practices recruit qualified applicants, the hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D. including Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information on this description had been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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