Optometrist - Kotzebue, AK

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 Examine vision eye and related structures of the eye to diagnose vision anomalies and detect any disease or other abnormalities of the eye Prescribe and adapt spectacle lenses contact lenses and optical aids Instruct the patient on proper wear and upkeep of spectaclescontactsoptical aids Administer monitor medical treatment for ocular disease or injury Refer patients to ophthalmologist other healthcare personnel or health facilities further diagnosis treatment Provide case management complicated issues Supervise instruct Dispensing OpticianOphthalmic Dispenser administrative technical professional vision care procedures Travel conduct field optometry clinics assisted Dispensing Optician Eye Care Technician Plan implement direct optometry opticianry programs Northwest Arctic Borough region Responsible recording all patient care examinations procedures appropriate health records compliance hospital policy Joint Commission standards professional community standards Reports directly Community Health Director Supervises Eye Clinic staff hiring training disciplining reviewing performance outcomes

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