Optometrist

Maniilaq Association is a P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer

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Optometrist

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-012

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Eye Care

FT/PT Status:

Full Time

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

06/16

Title:

Optometrist

Range:

TBD

Program: Eye Care

Status:

Exempt-Professional

Housing Priority:

1

Covered:

Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide comprehensive optometry services for the

twelve communities in the region served by Maniilaq Association. Supervises the

assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of services provided:

assures that such services are provided in accordance with established federal,

state and local hospital regulatory standards; assists in the development of

department goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

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.

2.

Prescribe

and adapt spectacle lenses, contact lenses and optical aids.

Instruct the patient on proper wear and

upkeep of spectacles/contacts/optical aids.

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

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.

9.

Reports

directly to the Community Health Director.

10.

Supervises

Eye Clinic staff, including hiring, training, disciplining and reviewing

performance and outcomes.

Job Qualifications:

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.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are

intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.