(USA) Associate Optometrist (Part-Time) - Walmart

Walmart•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$65 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist provides evidence-based vision care and serves as a clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager. The role combines comprehensive optometric care with patient education, coordination with other healthcare professionals, and support for Vision Center operations. The optometrist evaluates patients’ vision and eye health, diagnoses and treats conditions within the scope of practice, prescribes and fits vision aids, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, documents care, and refers patients to other providers when appropriate. The position also supports a safe, compliant, and customer-focused Vision Center. Duties include maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, assisting and guiding Vision Center associates, coordinating care with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to business planning, workforce development, community engagement, and continuous improvement. The role uses advanced equipment and instrumentation, including digital phoropters, EMR, and Maestro OCT/retinal camera technology. This is a part-time position based at the Walmart Vision Center at 2550 Coors Boulevard NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The hourly wage range is $64.90–$96.15, with additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses and possible regional pay-zone compensation. Benefits and eligibility depend on job classification and length of employment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Completion of a post-graduate year one (PGY-1) in an area of emphasis, such as family practice, low vision care, pediatric or geriatric optometry, or ocular disease.
Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based vision care, including recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options, and deliver routine vision care.
Educate patients and store associates about eye health, including contact lens care, disease management, and safety factors.
Recommend appropriate follow-up, consult with other health professionals, coordinate patient care plans, and refer patients to ophthalmologists or other providers when needed.
Follow up with patients and health professionals on outstanding diagnostics, tests, or other patient information.
Review medical histories and perform comprehensive eye examinations, including assessment of visual acuity, visual function, and eye health.
Examine eyes using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to assess vision and identify defects, injury, disease, or abnormalities.
Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
Suggest, order, interpret, and assess diagnostic tests, such as glaucoma testing, macular degeneration testing, and OCT.
Provide additional vision treatment, such as foreign body removal, as necessary.
Develop treatment plans based on clinical presentation, evidence-based guidelines, and patient preferences; document patient history, assessment, and treatment plans in a timely manner.
Analyze business objectives and customer needs; develop and implement business strategies, plans, and practices; evaluate operations and outcomes; and identify improvement opportunities.
Deliver exceptional service and maintain patient information accurately, promptly, and confidentially in Vision Center systems.
Assist Vision Center staff, including opticians, with best practices and procedures; perform necessary administrative and retail tasks.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, Walmart Vision Center guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as pharmacists, clinics, and store management, and external healthcare professionals to support integrated care and high-quality service.
Support recruiting, selecting, developing, mentoring, and retaining a skilled and engaged workforce; contribute to workforce development and succession planning.
Promote company standards of integrity and ethics, compliance, and the Open Door Policy.
Develop internal and external partnerships and support community outreach and involvement initiatives.
Adopt new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation, including digital phoropters, EMR, and Maestro OCT/retinal camera technology.
Support optical operations by keeping current on procedures and regulatory standards, guiding associates and managers, addressing business concerns, and partnering with Market Directors to recruit doctors.
Promote patient care, safety, accuracy, counseling, error transparency, and continuous improvement through clear expectations, standard procedures, and corrective action plans.
Communicate and support healthcare compliance initiatives, billing procedures, HIPAA adherence, standard operating procedures, audits, and improvements.
Model Walmart values by respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, striving for excellence, and supporting teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Continuing education (CE).
Liability coverage.
401(k) match.
Stock purchase plan.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Paid time off, including sick leave and other applicable PTO/PPTO.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Performance-based bonus awards and annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Company-paid life insurance.
Family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military leave pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, including covered tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs; eligibility requirements apply.