Optometrist

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive eye care services to patients throughout the SEARHC region. The optometrist is on the Associate Medical Staff and cares for patients of all ages. This position provides support to the Optometrist-Lead in the day-to-day operations of the local Eye Clinic and in absence of the Optometrist-Lead will provide supervision of the local Eye Clinic staff.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provide comprehensive eye care including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, coordination of care, referrals, consultations, patient or community education and co-management as applicable.

• Accurate and timely medical recordkeeping.

• Conduct field Eye Clinics to SEARHC locations.

• Assist with on-the-job training and competency of the local Eye Clinic staff.

• May sponsor Dispensing Optician Apprentices.

• May precept and mentor optometry students.

• Support departmental compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, accreditation programs and SEARHC policies and procedures.

• Travel required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Full-Time: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) with a current unrestricted Alaska Optometry license.

• Intermittent: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) with a current unrestricted U.S. Optometry license, with Alaska Optometry license preferred.

• BLS within 3 months of start date.

Experience Required

• Preferred: Completion of Optometric Residency or Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry or a current Optometry Board Certification OR 2 years of clinical optometry experience.

Knowledge of

• Advanced eye care knowledge to perform clinical duties that meet the standards of care set by the American Optometric Association

Skills in

• Communicate clearly and respectfully through oral and written communication.

• Leadership.

• Teamwork.

• Problem solving.

• Conflict resolution.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, and prioritize to meet deadlines.

Travel Required

• Field travel may require lifting of equipment in totes which may weigh up to 50 pounds each.

• Field travel may require travel by jet, small aircraft, or ferry.

Required Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Optometrist License - Alaska State Board of Examiners in Optometry

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!