Optometrist; Sign On Bonus*, Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

To provide clinical optometric care in a professional manner to the YK Delta populace.

Position Responsibilities

Provides direct ambulatory and/or inpatient general or specialty (contact lenses, low vision, ocular disease or other) optometric care of average professional difficulty in order to enhance the well-being of the patient.

Maintains established departmental Policies and Procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environment and infection control standards.

Personal contacts are with patients and their families in a clinical setting for the purpose of delivering health care. Work contact is primarily to obtain and provide information and render a medical service in a responsible, respectful, and caring manner to promote the most effective relationship possible.

Responsible for recording all patient care examinations and procedures in the appropriate health records in compliance with professional community standards and other available guidelines.

• Adhere to Privacy Act.
• Exhibits a professional, gracious, warm and caring manner with patients
• Accepts additional (emergent or urgent) patients when necessary.
• Accepts or returns phone calls and pages (if applicable) in a timely manner.
• Takes initiative to resolve patient and/or personnel problems at point of service or through appropriate lines of authority in a constructive manner.
• Provides and documents good quality patient care.
• When on call, is available in a timely manner and responds with a courteous and professional attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate and possess a Diploma, from an accredited school of Optometry

License, Certification, Registration: Possess a professional license from a State Board. Must have an Alaska Optometry license and be certified to use both diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Government Hire- Must have an Optometric license from any state or able to receive a state license within the allotted probationary period. Successfully passed the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) certification or the National Board of Examiners in Optometry equivalent.

• Equipment/Tools: Must have the computer skills needed to access computerized medical records.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: General Optometry.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to supervise medical students, residents, and physician extenders, and community Health Aide clinical practice. Also oversees medical staff in their service area.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• $20,000 Sign on Bonus 2-year contract/$30,000 Sign on Bonus 3 year contract
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

85.72

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org