Optometrist

AEG Vision • Commerce City, CO

17d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye examinations for Acuity Eyecare Group and strives to practice 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 vision and eye health, identifies sight problems and eye diseases, recommends or provides appropriate treatments, and coordinates care with support staff and other healthcare providers. The position also promotes patient loyalty, the profession of optometry, and Acuity Eyecare Group values.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations and perform vision tests; analyze the results.
• Establish 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 on options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and 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.
• 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.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining contact lens cleaning and wearing practices and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, including advanced 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