MACT Health Board Inc·Sonora, California
The Optometrist provides comprehensive eye care services, including diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system and prescribing corrective lenses. They also collaborate with other clinic providers to improve patient care and develop eye education for staff and patients.
Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more.
Why MACT Health Care Inc?
We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for a Full or Part Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the Optometrist provides eye care services at MACT clinics in accordance with accepted standards of medical and optometric practice. The optometrist will:
Provide comprehensive diagnostician work, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system.
Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment.
May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions in accordance with the State of California Board of Optometry.
Meet regularly with other clinic providers to review patient care issues and concerns and actively participates in Quality and Performance Improvement activities
Maintain good working relations among all staff through appropriate communications.
Work with organization in development and provision of eye education for staff and patients
The position requires an awareness and keen appreciation of American Indian traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs and the ability at all times to meet and deal effectively in contacts with Indian health organizations which requires tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness and good judgment in handling functions of a sensitive nature.
Preference in filling of a vacancy will be given to qualified American Indian applicants in accordance with the Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment. Other than the aforementioned requirement, the MACT Health Board, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MACT Health Board, Inc. is required to implement the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR Part 79, Subpart F. As such it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees who are reasonably suspected of violating this act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. Employer required fitness examinations shall include drug testing as evidence of employee and employer compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Market context
California optometrist roles typically draw steady demand from clinics and practices serving routine vision care and medical eye needs. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid California OD license, strong communication, EMR experience, comfort with digital equipment, and high emotional intelligence. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show patient-facing experience and adaptability to change.
