Optometrist

TITLE: Optometrist
REPORTS TO: Director of Optometry with oversight by Chief Medical Officer
WORK WEEK: Part-time or full-time, but would include working on Saturday.
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, salaried.
STARTING SALARY: $170,000.00
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High
MISSION: Strengthening our community by providing accessible and affordable healthcare.
BENEFITS: AK licensure reimbursement, medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, CE time off and funds, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b.
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT: This position exists to provide comprehensive vision care to the patient population in the Central Kenai Peninsula so they can care for their eyes and access tools to support their eyesight.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as an optometrist.Conduct routine eye exams for patients.Prescribe medications to treat ocular diseases and disorders.Perform pre-and post-operation checks.Check patients for signs of diseases and refer them to other specialists when needed.Be a patient advocate.Coordinate health promotional activities.Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care.Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts. Charting to be done during a normal workday.Assess grant criteria and incorporate into the patient encounter.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education: Successful completion of an approved Doctor of Optometry program.
License: Maintain an active optometrist license with the State of Alaska along with a current DEA license.
Experience: Two years' experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Must pass drug test and State required background check.
Contact: Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, ******** or ********
Website: www.pchsak.org PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.


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