Job Details
Optometrist
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $117,146 to $129,147 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 3/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 |
| Summary: |
Start a rewarding career with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and improve the overall well-being of the American Indian/ Alaskan Native population, MACT Health may be right for you. We value integrity, skill, and cultural compassion and are always looking for candidates that will help us fulfill our mission and continue to grow.
The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature. Position will remain open until filled. As a member of the health care team, serves as an optometrist providing eye care services at MACT clinics in accordance with accepted standards of medical and optometric practice. Provides comprehensive diagnostician work, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. |
| Duties: | Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions in accordance with the State of California Board of Optometry. Provides the highest quality of care utilizing the resources of the organization in the most prudent manner, and within the scope of incumbent's training, experience, and skill level. Assists the Medical Director and Executive Director in developing level of care standards to be used as a quality of service measurement and that will enable the organization to meet external accrediting requirements (i.e., JAHCO or AAAHC). Cooperates and helps establish and maintain understanding and cooperation with local, state, and national organizations toward effective community health. Serves as a staff optometrist by performing duties which may include conducting routine eye examinations, including field tests, determining each patient's visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination, and taking detailed medical histories of all patients. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnoses conditions. Administers or prescribes treatment and medication to patients. Promotes health by advising patients concerning eye health and medical conditions that affect eye health. Refers patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care. Reports births, deaths and outbreaks of contagious diseases to appropriate government agencies. Initiates and maintains Problem Oriented Medical Records ("S.O.A.P." format) via dictated patient summaries or handwritten notations and chart entries. Provides such other record keeping activities, such as superbills, as required. Serves on various clinic committees and/or special work groups as agreed upon with the Medical Director. Meet regularly with other clinic providers to review patient care issues and concerns, and actively participates in Quality and Performance Improvement activities. Uses prudent clinical judgment when emergencies require action beyond established protocols; notify Medical Director immediately. In the event of occurrences such as; epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, fires, major accidents, deaths from unnatural causes, or other catastrophes and unusual occurrences which threaten the welfare, safety or health of patients, will be responsible for notifying the Department of Health Services, the local health department and the local fire authority as required. |
| Qualifications: | Graduation from an accredited school of optometry. Possession of a current California license to practice optometry. Must have a current DEA narcotic license. Current CPR or Advanced Life Support certificate. Must pass Occupational Health Screening. Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system. Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier). Desired abilities completion of 1 year accredited residency program. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | MACT-OPT 2022 |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
| Get Details & Apply: | https://www.macthealth.org/careers |
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| Name: | Salas, Marcella |
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