Optometrist

AEG Vision • Taunton, MA

10d

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 long-term patient relationships, providing patient education, and promoting patient loyalty and the values of Acuity Eyecare Group.

The Optometrist evaluates vision and eye health, diagnoses sight problems and eye diseases, and recommends or provides appropriate prescriptions and treatments. The role also includes counseling patients on eye health and contact lens care, coordinating recommendations with opticians and other sales staff, and providing pre- and postoperative care for patients undergoing eye surgery. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees only.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and perform vision tests; analyze 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.
• Explain and advise patients about options for correcting ametropias and addressing systemic or ocular disease and visual needs.
• Hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose sight problems, including 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 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 for suitable lenses, including current high-technology coatings and designs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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