Lead Optometrist

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, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive eye care services to patients throughout the SEARHC region. The optometrist is on the Medical Staff and cares for patients of all ages. This position is also responsible for day-to-day operations of the local Eye Clinic including supervision of the local Eye Clinic staff.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

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

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with SEARHC policy.

• Conduct field Eye Clinics to SEARHC locations.

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

• Monitor the departmental budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Yes

• Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

• Current unrestricted Alaska Optometry license.

• Preferred: Completion of Optometric Residency or Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry or current Optometry Board Certification.

• BLS within 3 months of start date.

Experience Required

• 3 years of clinical optometry experience.

• Preferred: Supervisory or leadership experience.

Knowledge Required

• Up to date evidence-based Optometry practices.
• HIPAA, health care risk management principles and medical ethics.

Skills Required

• Plan, organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Communicate in an open, respectful, supportive, and collaborative manner with staff and patients.
• Leadership, teamwork, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Financial oversight, including accurate transactional recording.

Abilities Required

• Provide high quality eye care services and procedures appropriate to the outpatient care setting.
• Provide clinical leadership, promote teamwork and collaboration, provide clinical guidance as requested and resolve conflict.
• Efficiently utilize the electronic medical record and other clinically required technology.
• Express ideas clearly through oral and written communication skills, analyze complex situations efficiently and problem solve, and effectively implement clinical program strategies.

Travel Time Expectations

• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Field travel may require lifting of equipment in totes which may weigh up to 50 lbs. each.
• Field travel will require travel by plane or boat.

Required Certifications:

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