Optometrist

Company: California Correctional Health Care Services
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Do you love being an optometrist, but ready to ditch the never-ending insurance paperwork and inconvenient retail schedules? If so, consider a position with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). Here, you’ll find multidisciplinary clinical teams, excellent State of California benefits, and a positive work-life balance. Plus, with locations throughout California, you’re sure to find your perfect fit! Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive eye examinations, utilizing retinoscope, ophthalmometer, Snellen chart, and other aids Correct defects through the use of lenses, prisms, or eye exercises without the application of medical or surgical techniques Prescribe, fit, and repair glasses Instruct ancillary medical staff in techniques and methods Minimum Qualifications Two years’ experience in the practice of optometry with current CA licensure in optometry Benefits Generous paid time off and holiday schedule State of California retirement that vests in 5 years – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California And much more Department Information California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/ California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaboration efforts at all levels of the Department. Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

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