Ampla Health - Northern California Ophthalmologist

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and treat a variety of eye conditions and diseases, potentially performing procedures and addressing traumatic eye injuries
2. Conduct comprehensive eye exams, vision tests, and additional tests on patients as needed
3. Prescribe corrective lenses for eyeglasses and contact lenses and medication
4. Provide management and treatment for chronic eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration
5. Offer pre- and post- operative care in collaboration with surgical specialists
6. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
7. Stay current with advancements in Ophthalmology including trends in care, diagnosis, and treatment of eye disorders and integrate new techniques into practice when approved.
8. Educate patients on proper eye care and preventive measures
9. Maintain EHR/Medical Records documentation, keeps case histories in accordance, and meets contractual requirements per corporate procedures
10. Participates in consumer education and in-service training for support personnel
11. Quality of care (Quality Measures) and participation in Peer Review
12. Offer virtual care via phone and video calls, utilizing video whenever possible, encompassing assessments, clinical history collection, diagnosis, and guidance or treatment
13. Must adhere to assigned shifts including evenings and weekends as per contract
14. Capable of independent job performance, punctual attendance, consistent completion of scheduled shifts, and ensures high-quality patient care
15. Model Ampla Health’s culture and values through humility and curiosity
16. Work with a multidisciplinary team including other doctors and staff
17. Provide input in the development and implementation of plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services
18. Other physician duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualities:

· Cultivates positive relationships with colleagues, patients, the public, and stakeholders of Ampla Health

· Upholds the highest ethical standard and serves as a role model for colleagues

· Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and remains open to new approaches

· Displays enthusiasm toward the work and the mission of Ampla Health

Qualifications:

Education

· Must hold MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

· Must have completed and approved Ophthalmology residency program

Additional Qualifications

· Must hold a valid California State Physician and Surgeon License

· Must be Board Certified or Board eligibility in Ophthalmology

· Current CPR certification

· Must be sensitive to the corporation’s diverse patient population

· Demonstrates thorough understanding of Ampla Health’s clinic’s structure and protocols

Skills:

· Must have neat and legible handwriting

· Must be able to interact with patients, vendors and co-workers courteously and calmly

· Ability to communicate well with the public and excellent hand-eye coordination

· Proven work experience as an Ophthalmologist

· Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye

· Strong physics and math skills with excellent medical knowledge

· Good administrative and managerial abilities

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