Optometrist

AEG Vision • Beatrice, NE

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About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye exams 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 eyecare. The Optometrist evaluates vision and ocular health, diagnoses and treats vision problems and eye diseases, and helps patients understand care and correction options. The position also involves coordinating with support staff, opticians, and other healthcare providers to support appropriate patient care.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and perform vision tests, analyzing the results.
• Build long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient 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 wants and needs; recap the discussion when handing the patient off to support staff.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and farsightedness, and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation, as applicable to the brand.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, such as examining patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients on topics such as contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and other salespeople regarding appropriate lenses, including current technology, coatings, and designs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree