Optometrist

AEG Vision • Livonia, MI

6d

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 eyecare. The Optometrist assesses patients’ health and ocular history, diagnoses vision problems and eye diseases, prescribes corrective lenses and medications, and recommends or provides appropriate treatments. The role also includes providing pre- and postoperative care, evaluating patients for diseases such as diabetes and referring them to other healthcare providers when appropriate, and promoting eye health through patient counseling. The Optometrist communicates recommendations to opticians and other sales staff to support patients’ lens needs.

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.
• 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 their visit, and visual wants and needs.
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients about options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and their visual needs.
• Discuss examination findings with patients and hand them off 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, as applicable to the brand.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery, including examining patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate timeframe.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact-lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, 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
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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