Optometrist

AEG Vision•Centennial, CO

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 eyecare. The Optometrist provides patient care and counseling, identifies and treats vision and eye-health concerns, and coordinates with support staff and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Conduct eye exams and perform vision tests; analyze the results.
Establish long-term patient relationships through appropriate patient care and education.
Interview patients before examinations to determine their health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for the visit, and visual wants and needs.
Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for addressing ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and 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 the day 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, including explaining contact lens cleaning and use and how often to have eye examinations.
Communicate appropriate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, including current high-technology coatings and designs.