Optometrist

AEG Vision•Waupaca, WI

18d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye exams for Acuity Eyecare Group and strives to practice to the full capacity of their license. The role supports practice growth by establishing patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist assesses patients’ health and ocular histories, visual needs, and reasons for visits; performs vision tests; analyzes results; diagnoses sight problems and eye diseases; and prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications. The role also includes recommending or providing treatments, providing pre- and postoperative care for eye surgery patients, evaluating patients for diseases such as diabetes, and referring patients to other healthcare providers within an appropriate timeframe. The Optometrist counsels patients on eye health, including contact lens care and examination frequency, and communicates lens recommendations to opticians and other sales staff. The position requires communicating and exchanging information, using equipment necessary to perform the job, and moving about the office.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Conduct eye exams and perform vision tests; analyze results.
Establish long-term patient relationships through proper 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 needs; hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.
Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
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 (brand specific).
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 timeframe.
Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining contact lens cleaning and wearing practices and how often to have eye examinations.
Clearly communicate appropriate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, including current high-technology coatings and designs.