Optometrist

AEG Vision•Holly Springs, NC

12d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye examinations for Acuity Eyecare Group and practices to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by building patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist evaluates patients’ ocular and health histories, visual needs, and reasons for visits; explains options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs; and hands patients off to support staff with a recap discussion. The role also promotes patient loyalty, the optometry profession, and Acuity Eyecare Group values. The Optometrist performs and interprets vision tests, diagnoses vision problems and eye diseases, prescribes corrective lenses and medications, and recommends or provides treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation. The role provides pre- and postoperative eye care, evaluates patients for conditions such as diabetes and refers them to other healthcare providers when appropriate, and counsels patients on eye health and contact lens care. The Optometrist communicates recommendations to opticians and other sales staff so patients can receive suitable lenses, coatings, and designs.

Requirements

Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

Conduct eye examinations and establish long-term patient relationships through appropriate care and education.
Interview patients before examinations to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for the visit, and visual wants and needs.
Instruct, recommend, and advise patients about options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs.
Hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.
Promote patient loyalty, the optometry profession, and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
Perform vision tests and analyze results.
Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases.
Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery.
Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate time frame.
Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
Communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff regarding appropriate lenses, coatings, and designs.