Full Job Description
Physician Assistant (PA)
California Retina Consultants is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to support our board-certified retina specialists in delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care by performing injections of therapeutics to patients’ eyes, administering Fluorescein angiography, performing patient evaluations, assisting with procedures, and managing follow-up care.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and obtain detailed patient histories
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, microperimetry, and electroretinography (ERG)
- Administer and perform intravitreal injections and fluorescein angiographies
- Perform all routine diagnostic tests
- Diagnose, treat and manage patient health problems
- Instruct and counsel patients on diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up instructions
- Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Provide referrals within the health care system
- Participate in after-hours call coverage
- Participate in occasional outreach or patient education events (if applicable)
- Maintain compliance with federal and state medical regulations and ethical standards
- Perform other duties as necessary
About the Candidate
Preferred Skills / Abilities
- Exceptional patient care, delivering compassionate, high-quality care focused on eye health
- EMR proficiency (e.g., NextGen/NexTech)
- High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of optometric practices and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Strong ethical standards with a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality
Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current PA-C certification and CA state license
- Ophthalmology and/or Retina experience preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Who We Are
California Retina Consultants (CRC) is part of Retina Consultants of America (RCA), the largest network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA’s physician-centered practice management model, physicians continue to drive clinical and practice culture while benefiting from the available business expertise, resources and shared best practices.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance Plans
- Vision Insurance Plan
- Dental Insurance Plan
- 401K Contribution
- Life Insurance
- Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
- Certification Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
California Retina Consultants is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and an Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.
All offers are contingent upon satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen.