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Supervisory Optometrist
Indian Health Service · Posted 8 days ago
On-site Whiteriver, AZ $170K – $221K Apply by Jun 30, 2026 Optometrist ESFJISFJ OperationsHealthcare
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We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Supervisory Optometrist to join our healthcare team. This leadership role provides comprehensive eye care services, oversees clinical operations, and promotes quality patient outcomes. As a key member of the organization, you will help advance ocular health and improve access to care while leading a team committed to excellence and service for Native American communities.
What You'll Do
- →Plan, implement and direct the optometry eye care program.
- →Establish and maintain working policies of the eye clinic, assure adequate staffing of the optometry clinic; develop or direct the development of procedure manuals for the optometry program and establish and maintain effective quality control and performance improvement.
- →Directs the full range of ocular testing and examinations from a clinical as well as an administrative point of view.
- →Treats visual disorders through the prescription of corrective lenses and vision training and pharmacological means.
- →Provide orientation and training for facility personnel, coordinate all professional continuing education for eye care personnel, and monitor all completion of mandatory training for eye care personnel.
- →Assists with provision of screening programs, kindergarten school screening and diabetic retinopathy.
- →Develop, evaluate and revise performance improvement programs to evaluate quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of eye care services provided.
- →Ensure that the performance improvement program is in compliance with Optometry, Service Unit, and IHS and Joint Commission standards.
- →Participate in service unit performance improvement planning.
- →The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
- →If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
- →Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.
Requirements
- ✓A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
- ✓On-call hours, nights, weekend may be required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
Personality Fit
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