OPTOMETRY
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: 02-09-2026
End Date: 09-13-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Every other Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 10
Candidate Pay Rate: $77 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions and make appropriate referrals
- Prescribe spectacles and fit contact lenses when indicated
- Document patient care accurately in the medical record and maintain confidentiality
- Work collaboratively with medical and security staff to deliver safe, high-quality care
- Adhere to facility security protocols and infection control procedures
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) or equivalent clinical qualification
- Active and unrestricted California optometry license (required)
- Ability to pass facility background checks and clearances for correctional settings
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong communication skills and experience working with diverse patient populations
- Comfortable providing care in a correctional facility environment and following security protocols
- Available to work the scheduled every-other-Thursday shift
Education
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) required
Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive eye exam techniques and ocular health assessment
- Contact lens fitting and spectacle prescription expertise
- Knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutic management
- Familiarity with electronic medical records and accurate charting
- Patient education skills and ability to communicate treatment plans clearly
- Ability to work safely and professionally within a secure/correctional setting
Benefits
- Predictable, part-time schedule that helps you balance work and life
- Supportive clinical team and facility leadership who value your expertise
- Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on clinical experience
- Licensure assistance and resources to help keep credentials current
- Paid time for required trainings and continuing education support
- Comprehensive onboarding with clear policies for working in a secure facility
- Meaningful work providing essential eye care to an underserved population
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a OPTOMETRY? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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