Job Summary:

The Optometrist will provide direct eye care services to patients in a responsible, respectful and caring manner. will provide medical/surgical services in the delivery of patient care in a federal facility in a Native American/American Indian community in Pinon, AZ.

Pinon Health Center (PHC) is an ambulatory Outpatient Clinic and is located approximately 47 miles west of Chinle, Arizona in Navajo Country. The Outpatient Clinic has a wide range of health services that include Community Health Nutrition, Counseling Services, Dental, Family Medicine, Health Promotion, Laboratory, Midwifery, Native Medicine, OB/GYN, Optometry, Patient Advocacy, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services and Navajo Nation Health Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Job Classification: Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examination of the eye and adnexa; detection of neuromuscular impairment or anomalies of binocular function, treatment of visual disorders through prescription of corrective lenses and pharmacological means.

• Treats unusual and/or complex visual and ocular disorders through the application of advanced optometric techniques.

• Utilizes laboratory and radiology services to evaluate ophthalmic and related systemic conditions.

• Uses all forms of topical and ophthalmic therapeutic medications, including oral therapeutic medications to manage pathology and trauma.

• Performs minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, anterior segment foreign body removal, corneal debridement and suture removal.

• Provides emergency eye care services on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma and pathology consistent with hospital clinical privileges.

• Receives referrals from other health care professionals within the health center for specialty consultation and management of ocular disease and coordinates medical eye care with other physicians as appropriate.

• Direct optometric technicians to assist in the clinical examination as appropriate.

• Provide appropriate documentation on rendered patient care utilizing the electronic health record (EHR) system. The contractor is responsible for utilizing the EHR system to obtain, dictate, electronically enter and assure preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Clinical data reports shall be completed in a timely manner and shall be maintained in compliance with Joint Commission (JC) standards. It is the responsibility of the contractor to use the training resources provided by CSU to develop competency in utilizing the EHR system.

• Will consult with Service Unit Optometrists as necessary for guidance on Service Unit treatment, referral protocols and/or complex cases.

• Assists the Chief of Optometry in other administrative duties as assigned.

• Communicate with Pinon Health Center Health System Administrator & Chief Medical Officer when appropriate.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license throughout the term of this contract.
• The Contractor shall read, understand, speak, and write English to effectively communicate with patients and other health care workers, and shall be respectful of the local, American Indian and Alaska Native culture

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States, throughout the term of this contract.
• Must be board eligible or board certified with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
• Must have a current certification by the Optometry Residency Program
• Minimum six (6) months of experience in specialty area. There must be no lapse of services of no more than six (6) months prior to beginning tour of duty with Chinle Service Unit – Pinon Health Center.
• Shall maintain a valid, current, full and unrestricted DEA license with all schedule types II through V and maintain certification throughout the term of the contract.
• Shall maintain a valid and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications and are mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

• Must provide a fitness for duty certificate issued by a licensed physician to perform the proposed job without significant risk to personal health or the health and safety of others.
• Must provide the following documentation:
  • Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, Measles
  • Immunity to Hepatitis B series. A signed declination of the Hepatitis B vaccination series will be accepted
  • History of chicken pox (varicella) disease or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccine required
  • Documentation of receiving a TB Mantoux skin test (PPD) within the past 12 months with documentation of follow-up for a positive test.
  • Current Influenza vaccination

Benefits:

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements:

This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, background check, drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides.

Drug and Alcohol Testing:

To enforce Chloeta’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohol testing during or at the beginning of employment.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):

Under the FCRA, Chloeta may request a credit check during the onboarding process. A written authorization form will be required before obtaining credit records.

Emergency Response:

Every Chloeta employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official Duty Station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official Position Description (PD). Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

EEO Statement:

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Chloeta:

Chloeta is a privately held, certified Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements