Description
The Indian Health Service is seeking two optometrists to provide optometry evaluation and treatment services at the Santa Fe Indian Health Center and its satellite clinics. The contractor will be responsible for diagnosing and treating visual and ocular problems, performing minor surgical procedures, and providing emergency care services. The contractor will also be required to maintain accurate and timely records of patient care and adhere to the standards of care accepted by the medical community.
Key responsibilities include:
• Diagnosing visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examinations of the eye and adnexa
• Detecting neuromuscular impairment or anomalies of binocular function
• Treating visual disorders through prescription of corrective lenses and vision training and pharmacological means
• Performing minor surgical procedures
• Providing emergency care services
• Maintaining accurate and timely records of patient care
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a healthcare setting and be familiar with the standards of care accepted by the medical community.