- Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories and check for signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
- Examining the eyes of un'inas of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects
- Using specialized equipment for diagnosis and testing
- Prescribing medications and treatments as permitted by state laws
- Providing pre and post-operative care for un'inas undergoing cataract and refractive surgery procedures where indicated
- Issuing prescriptions for spectacles or contact-lenses
- Fitting and checking prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
- Writing referral communications to doctors and communicating with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of un'inas with chronic ophthalmic conditions
- Fulfilling continuing education requirements
- Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance
- Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
- Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
- Walk )Move, Traverse)
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
- Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
- Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
- See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
- Pushing or Pulling
- Repetitive Motion
- None
- Category I - Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
- Local
- In-State
- Out-of-State
- Doctorate degree in Optometry
- Successful passage of all parts of National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) National Board Exam
- Sucessful completion of one (1) year accredited optometric residency program preferred
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience
- Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
- Current Alaska State Optometry License in good standing
- Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy
- Successful passage of Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) special examination preferred
- The ability to understand and apply scientific principles and methods
- Critical thinking abilities with a high degree of accuracy
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Good organizational and administrative skills
- The ability to keep up to day with scientific and technological developments
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- The ability to do repetitive tasks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Strong ethical and moral standards
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
- Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
- Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
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Optometry Director - Kenai, United States - Kenaitze Indian Tribe
Description
Optometry DirectorDepartment:
Optometry
Program:
Health Systems
Reports To:
Health Systems Director
Supervises:
Optometrist and Optometry Manager
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks
Preference:
TERO Ordinance , P.L
Job Summary
The Optometry Director responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of clinical services to our customers (un'ina).
The Optometry Director examines un'inas' eyes, test their sight, give advice on visual problems and prescribe and fit spectacles or contact lenses when needed.
The Optometry Director is trained to recognize diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as general health conditions such as diabetes.
The Optometry Director will refer un'inas to medical practitioners when necessary, as well as sometimes sharing the care of un'inas with chronic conditions.
The Optometry Director is accountable to ensure their practice is operated as specified in grants and contracts in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, the Tribes' polices and procedures, and professional ethics.
Essential Functions
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list.
The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.
Working ConditionsLifting Requirements
List Equipment used for job:
Computer, copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment
List Tools:
Specialized optometry tools and equipment
Travel
Education
This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA).
ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.