Optometrist

Job overview

The Optometrist role is onsite in Polacca, AZ, at the Hopi Health Care Center; the posting also describes a facility in Winterhaven, CA. Compensation is not specified. The Hopi Health Care Center is the only healthcare center on the Hopi Reservation and serves approximately 18,000 patients; the Fort Yuma Health Care Center serves the Quechan Tribe community. The optometrist provides eye care through examinations, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, and documentation. This work supports access to vision care for patients served by the facilities and contributes to management of ocular disease and refractive error.

What you'll do

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations, vision assessments, and refractions
• diagnose and manage ocular disease and refractive error
• prescribe corrective lenses and ophthalmic medications
• perform minor ocular procedures within scope of practice
• document encounters in the facility EHR according to established protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

optometrist

eye examinations

vision assessment

refraction

ocular disease

corrective lenses

ophthalmic medications

ehr documentation

polacca az

hopi health care center

weekday business hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The optometry clinic at Hopi Health Care Center has two exam lanes and averages 12–14 patients per day. IHS, tribal, or community health experience is preferred.

About the employer

KURZ Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Optometrists. Sector: 62.