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*Job Summary*
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Optometrist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services for the twelve communities in the region served by Maniilaq Association. The Optometrist will Supervise the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of services provided.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Examine vision, eye, and related structures of the eye to diagnose vision anomalies and detect any disease and/or other abnormalities of the eye. This is to be accomplished during direct patient care as well as any medical charting reviews or while participating in a health care team focusing on long-term disease treatment.
* Prescribe and adapt spectacle lenses, contact lenses and optical aids. Instruct the patient on proper wear and upkeep of spectacles/contacts/optical aids.
* Administer and/or monitor medical treatment for ocular disease and/or injury. To also be involved in any inter-disciplinary team formed for the purpose of patient care in concerns of ocular disease/injury.
* Refer patients to the ophthalmologist and other health care personnel and/or health facilities for further diagnosis, and treatment. Furthermore, tracking adequate patient follow-up for when patient returns to local area. Provide case management for complicated issues.
* Supervise and instruct the Dispensing Optician/Ophthalmic Dispenser with administrative, technical and professional vision care procedures. This includes all training and subsequence competencies testing aspects. This training is to cover patient care, Joint Commission and any hospital/facility/area specific issues.
* Travel to each of the eleven outlying communities to conduct field optometry clinics assisted by the Dispensing Optician or Eye Care Technician. Responsible for all organization and planning of village trips.
* Plan, implement and direct the optometry and opticianry programs for the Northwest Arctic Borough region. Responsible for understanding the specific mission and values of the organization and how the operations of the clinic need to match the patient demographics as well as the cultural needs.
* Responsible for recording all patient care examinations and procedures in the appropriate health records in compliance with hospital policy, Joint Commission standards as well as professional community standards. To also review existing policy and procedures for patient documentation and be involved in any hospital or community committees that will directly impact the clinic.
* Reports directly to the Community Health Director.
* Supervises Eye Clinic staff, including hiring, training, disciplining and reviewing performance and outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Licensed to practice optometry in the State of Alaska, or licensed per Public Health Service standards.
* Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
* Frequent travel and ability to travel in small aircraft required.
* Comprehensive knowledge of primary care optometry and the ability to apply this knowledge.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* License reimbursement
* Life insurance
* Loan repayment program
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
* Retention bonus
* Signing bonus
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* On call
* Rotating weekends
* Weekends as needed



Ability to Relocate:
* Kotzebue, AK 99752: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person