Why you should apply

“Vision At It’s Best. Be Hospitable - Stay Humble” is the mission of this modern, tech-forward practice that goes above and beyond to ensure patient satisfaction. If you’re an ambitious professional looking to join a winning team and work alongside talented professionals in a warm, caring, upbeat environment, this is the opportunity for you. BeSpectacled Eye Care is searching for an energetic Optometrist who is excited to provide great care to fantastic patients!  

Located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Southern California, surrounded by natural beauty, Bakersfield is known for its rich agriculture and energy production. With a vibrant mix of arts, culture, local wine, cuisines, and entertainment, there is plenty to explore, from the Bakersfield Museum of Art to the Fox Theater in the heart of downtown. Bakersfield is also a gateway to the great outdoors—with access to iconic locations such as Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Forrest, visitors, and residents can easily explore a vast trail system and natural surroundings. Its proximity to some of California’s most visited destinations—San Francisco, Sacramento, Monterey, Napa, and Santa Cruz—make it an ideal location to practice and a wonderful place to call home.

As an employee of the practice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive base pay of $160k
• 3.5% 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance allowance
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Malpractice insurance allowance
• Licensing fees
• Continuing education allowance

About BeSpectacled Eye Care

BeSpectacled Eye Care is a family-owned business and provides a total eye care experience for residents and families in North Bakersfield. Combining cutting-edge technologies and a caring team of professionals, the practice specializes in glaucoma, keratoconus, specialty contact lenses, including scleral lens fittings, diabetic eye care, and pediatric eye care. Conveniently located in a large professional center with other medical providers, the practice is easily accessible to the freeway and many high-end living communities. BeSpectacled Eye Care is looking for an Optometrist to join its dedicated team to help support the practice's continued growth.

BeSpectacled Eye Care uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and vision correction products to diagnose and treat a wide array of ocular conditions. Fully suited with top-of-the-line optical equipment, this practice utilizes automated phoropters that integrate with our auto lensometers and autorefractor/topographer; optical coherence technology (nerve, retina, and anterior segment); visual fields including macula and peripheral; and an Optos Widefield Retinal Camera. Using cloud-based software, the office operates in a paperless environment that enables electronic medical records and charting from anywhere. Patients enjoy an upscale ambiance while they shop designer eyewear in the optical boutique—plus, the Opticians work closely with the patients to select proper frames for cosmetic, lifestyle, and vision needs.

About the opening

BeSpectacled Eye Care seeks an energetic part-time or full-time Optometrist to provide outstanding comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, insurances, and visual and medical diagnoses. As the team's newest member, you’ll work alongside two awesome Optometrists and an all-star staff who goes the extra mile to serve patients. The current office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with early out Fridays every other week! With a team of 9 talented employees, you’ll receive support from highly-trained technicians, have the opportunity to provide great care to a fantastic patient base.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. The ideal candidate will want to develop skills through mentorship with experienced doctors and integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.

The minimum qualifications include:

• Optometry license in the state of California

Special Notice

This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies.  VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices.  VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm.  Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer.  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 designated 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, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.

VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support

VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists.  VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing  and hiring of practice professionals.  VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites. 

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

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