Associate Optometrist - Walmart

Walmart • Lakeville, MN

126d • $135,000 - $200,000

About The Position

It's time to see optometry through a new lens. Walmart is revolutionizing healthcare and this your chance to be part of it. A Walmart Associate Optometrist is the clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager, and core to our mission of advancing eyecare affordably for everyone. The Vision Center is fast-paced and equipped with the resources and technology you need to succeed. Your biggest tool? The ability to authentically connect with our patients, as they turn to Walmart for trusted expertise.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based vision care to ensure patients' health and wellbeing by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options.
• Deliver routine vision care using evidence-based care guidelines.
• Educate patients and store associates on eye health including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors.
• Consult with other health professionals to prepare patient care plans observing optometry scope of practice per state board.
• Embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Manage Optical Operations and ensure adherence to proper policies and procedures.
• Guide associates and support managers on how to address customer and member concerns.
• Create a culture of patient care safety and accuracy.
• Communicate clear expectations regarding quality of care and patient safety.
• Implement compliance initiatives and monitor compliance execution by others.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree