Optometrist

Optometrist Since 1969, MACT Health Boards mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Womens Health, and more. Why MACT Health Care Inc?

Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, thats not just an ideaits our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities. You wont be just another employee; youll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, youll enjoy:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and moreBalanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm

Student Loan Repayment ProgramDirect Student Loan Contributions:

Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off fasterContinuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure feesAs an eligible employer for loan repayment programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), your career with MACT can significantly reduce or eliminate your student debtCompetitive Salary of $156,790-$189,010 annuallyWho you are:

We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for a Full or Part Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the Optometrist provides eye care services at MACT clinics in accordance with accepted standards of medical and optometric practice.

The optometrist will:

Provide comprehensive diagnostician work, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions in accordance with the State of California Board of Optometry.

Meet regularly with other clinic providers to review patient care issues and concerns and actively participates in Quality and Performance Improvement activitiesMaintain good working relations among all staff through appropriate communications.

Work with organization in development and provision of eye education for staff and patients What you need:

Graduation from an accredited school of optometryPossession of a current California license to practice OptometryBoard certified/eligible in Optometry 1 year of clinical experience preferredCurrent DEA narcotic licenseCurrent BLS/ALS certificateMust pass Occupational Health Screening.

Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.

Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier). The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.

AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE

Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT

MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.