Optometrist

Prairie Band Health Services • Zuni, NM

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Band Health Service is seeking an Optometrist to provide exceptional healthcare services at Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) Optometry Clinic located at 21B Avenue Zuni, New Mexico 87327. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with a great staff and location. Both local candidates and locum tenens are welcomed to apply. The clinic operates during normal clinic hours and shifts, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Requirements

• A Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution.
• A current, valid, unrestricted license to practice optometry in a U.S. State or territory.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Required immunizations and tuberculosis screening documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical eye examinations in an outpatient setting.
• Diagnose and manage optometric and ocular medical conditions.
• Conduct mandated screenings, including diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma evaluations.
• Provide emergency eye care services within scope of licensure and privileges.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses, visual aids, and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.
• Order laboratory, diagnostic, and radiologic studies as clinically indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level