Optometrist

Updated 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Mountain View Eye Center
Fairbanks, AK
Ophthalmology practice
Salary
Based on experience
Schedule
Full-time

 Mountain View Eye Center, is a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice, we are searching for an Optometrist to add to our team. Our Company is nationally recognized, with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. Our Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued. Competitive compensation, production-based bonus, full benefits, and a great schedule. Providing the most advanced and highest quality care to patients in a warm, caring, and professional environment. Some of the practice highlights include state-of-the-art facilities, and an established co-management approach with secure referring communities.

 Our complex and diverse population requires a compassionate, flexible, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated clinical judgment and in-depth practice experience. Requirements include unrestricted Alaska State license.

Optometric Physicians work with our Ophthalmologists to provide care at the highest level of licensure in a caring and professional environment. This role coordinates diagnosis as well as the treatment and management of medical, emergency, and peri-surgical patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Professional Optometric Services and conduct professional duties in accordance with all applicable laws, (State and Federal).
  • Ability to work closely and collaborate with our medical staff.
  • Keeping and maintaining on a timely basis accurate records.
  • Observing and adhering to all reasonable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Sight Partners are now in force.
  • Analyze a patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to determine the best procedure.
  • Order tests for nurses and other healthcare staff to perform.
  • Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments such as diets and antibiotics.
  • Review test results to identify any abnormal findings.
  • Address concerns or answer questions that patients may have about their health and well-being.
  • Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Licensed with the Alaska State Board of Optometry.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic license certification.
  • Comprehensive post-graduate experience is desirable in a medical setting. Knowledge should include but not be limited to surgical post-operative management, anterior and posterior ocular segment disease, glaucoma, ocular trauma, and neurologic diseases.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • One (1) to Two (2) plus years of experience managing medical eye conditions or successful completion of an ACOE-accredited residency program.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary plus Incentives 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Robust Ancillary Benefits
  • 401(k) Plan with employer contribution 
  • Company Paid Life Insurance 
  • Generous PTO/Holiday 
  • EEO Statement