Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

The Ophthalmologist physician is responsible for providing medical diagnosis, treatment services and managing quality health care to patients of Marin Community Clinics. Provides care consistent with his/her training and expertise, and appropriate to the ambulatory care setting provided.

• Performs comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
• Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro[1]retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
• Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
• Documents and evaluates patients’ medical histories.
• Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Provides or directs the provision of postoperative care. Develops treatment plans based on patients’ histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
• Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
• Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
• Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
• Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy.
• Prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
• Conducts clinical and laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

Education and Experience:

• Valid and unrestricted license issued by the Medical Board of California to practice medicine.
• Board certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty.
• Current state medical license and Federal DEA license.
• Experience with utilizing Epic Electronic Health Records highly desired.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual Spanish/English desired.
• In-depth knowledge of various Ophthalmologist methods.
• Ability to analyze complex information.
• Fantastic counseling and listening skills.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills and communication.
• Fantastic research skills.
• Outstanding practical and diagnostic skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Fullfill all immunization regulatory requirements. 
• Prolonged standing, walking, and prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and move medical equipment.
• Fine motor hand movements typical of performing standard Dermatologist job duties.
• Able to read charts graphs and readings on medical equipment.

Benefits:

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer