Optometry Services Manager University of California Los Angeles

Department Summary

The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals.Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture - all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy.UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California.
Position Summary

The mission of The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center (The Ashe Center) is to support UCLA students in the successful attainment of their educational goals through the personalized delivery of accessible, high-quality health and wellness services, rendered with kindness and competence, by diligent, dedicated professionals. Our comprehensive services include Primary Care, Gynecology Services, Immunizations, Travel Medicine, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinics, Radiology & Laboratory, and Acupuncture all under one roof! We are also pleased to offer additional services in the Ackerman Student Union: a full-service optometry center, U See LA Optometry, and the Bruin Health Pharmacy. UCLA's student health center and its suite of services consistently rank as best in the nation. Most recently, the wellness fintech brand Ness awarded UCLA and The Ashe Center as the healthiest college in the state of California. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Services, the Optometry Services Manager provides managerial and technical oversight to Ashe U SEE LA Optometry. The Optometry Services Manager plans, manages, and monitors all operational, professional and clinical activities in the optometry department and has responsibility for oversight of all ordering of materials and merchandise including optical and sun eyeglass frames, spectacle lenses, contact lenses, over the counter medical and sundry products and all supplies and other needs for optometry.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

5 years Experience working in an optometry environment (Required) And

3 years Experience supervising and managing an optometry unit (Preferred)

Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)

Organizational skills to prioritize work when faced with competing requirements, and interruptions to meet deadlines. (Required)

Skill in using a PC, and knowledge of software such as MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. (Required)

Ability to effectively interact with students, and staff from diverse cultural, ethnic/racial, social and sexual orientations. (Required)

Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to convey accurate information to individuals at all levels of the organization. (Required)

Ability to edit, proofread, and compose written materials using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (Required)

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. (Required)

Comprehensive knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology. (Required)

Knowledge of various sterilization methods of different types of lenses, including chemical, heat, and ultrasound. (Required)

General knowledge of optometry treatments and procedures. (Required)

General knowledge of student health policies and procedures. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Required)

American Board of Opticianry Certification Upon Hire (Required) And

National Contact Lens Examiners Certification Upon Hire (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

TB Test: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory TB test.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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