Ophthalmology

Provides ophthalmology services to SEARHC patients in Southeast Alaska in the outpatient clinic and surgical settings. Provides ophthalmological consultations to other SEARHC providers and optometrists throughout the consortium. May travel to field clinic sites to provide care.

SEARHCis a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than ajobitsa fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits including retirement paid time off paid parental leave health insurance dental and vision benefits life insurance and long and short-term disability and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides comprehensiveophthalmologymedical and surgical services to SEARHC patients including evaluations clinical analysis diagnosis surgery andtreatment.(70%)

• Evaluates and treats patients with ophthalmological conditions including complex glaucoma retinal or corneal conditions macular degeneration oculoplastic and autoimmune pathologies.

• Completes ophthalmological testing as needed: appropriately incorporates use of ancillary services radiological studies and diagnostic exams in the clinic setting.

• Performs ophthalmological surgeries such as cataract and retinal procedures within the capability of local facilities.

• Collaborates with optometrists ophthalmictechniciansand other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

• Works with SEARHC medical leadership toparticipatein quality assessment and quality improvement initiatives including peer review whereappropriate.

• Remains current on ophthalmology treatments and advancements through continuous education and training.

• Works with SEARHC medical leadership to provide educational programs to the SEARHC medical staff on at least an annual basis.

• Collaborates with SEARHC administrative leadership particularly Specialty Leadership to build and promote the ophthalmology service line. This may include meetings with providers and members of the community in Juneau Sitka and other SEARHC communities as needed. (10%)

• Guides policy protocol and process development.

• Advises operational leadership regarding equipment acquisition to meet patient and program needs.

• Develops relationships with optometrists and other SEARHC providers todisseminateinformationregardingprogram elements and ensureappropriate transitionsof care for patients.

• Performs ophthalmology consultations at the request of other care providers. (10%)

• Participates in all medical staff functions as requested to include quality assurance. (5%)

• Abide by medical staff bylawsrulesand regulations. (5%)

Other Functions

• Evaluates patients for ability to treat conditions locally and refers them tohigherlevel of care whenappropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assistsin building an ophthalmology service that meets population needs.

• Guides the care team and other providers in providing quality ophthalmology care.

EducationCertifications and Licenses Required

• Completion of a bachelors degree medical school degree and an accredited ophthalmology residency.

• Active Alaska medical license

• Board Certified or Eligible

• BLS

Experience Required

• 2 years working as an ophthalmologist in clinical and surgical settings.