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Clinica Sierra Vista
Bakersfield, California

Per Diem Optometrist - Comprehensive Care Center

OptometristPer Diem

Listed compensation

$100/hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties.

Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services.

We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Optometrist who:

Ensures excellence in patient care by conducting eye exams, addressing issues of disease and/or injury, and educating patients regarding their eye care options. Treat patients with compassion and work collaboratively with the rest of staff to meet all patient needs.

Essential Functions

1. Provide outpatient care for patients with eye related disorders and conditions for pediatric and adult populations.

2. Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.

3. Conduct procedures, diagnose, and treat ocular disease to full scope of licensure.

4. Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aides, vision therapy, etc.

5. Consults with other health care practitioners for co-management of eye diseases and systemic conditions.

6. Provide adequate documentation of exam findings in electronic health records to meet audit and meaningful use criterions.

7. Educate patients on proper eye care including eye hygiene and safety factors.

8. Must have solid working knowledge of all ophthalmic equipment needed to conduct examinations.

9. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as primary care providers, clinical pharmacist, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients.

10. Keeps accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.

11. Always adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics.

12. Always assures quality of care for all patients and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply" or call/text Tania Alvarado at (661)612-4943.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.

As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will provide comprehensive outpatient eye care for pediatric and adult populations, including diagnosing ocular diseases and prescribing corrective lenses. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality, documented patient care.

Requirements

The candidate must possess a solid working knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and the ability to conduct thorough eye examinations. They are expected to maintain accurate electronic health records and adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OptometryOcular Disease DiagnosisPatient EducationClinical DocumentationPediatric OptometryAdult OptometryPrescription Writing

Optometry Career Context

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$208k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $188k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,858/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.