Optometrist - Intermittent

Southcentral Foundation•Anchorage, AK

83d•$62 - $85

About The Position

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Optometrist is responsible for providing direct optometric services to customer-owners in support of the overall objectives of the Optometry program. SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.

Requirements

Current Alaska license to practice optometry including diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical endorsement.
Meets all requirements in order to obtain medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required OR the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment.
New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work.
Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.