Optometrist - Sam's

Walmart•Peoria, AZ

6d•$135,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Optometrist provides evidence-based vision care to support patients’ health and wellbeing. The role includes routine vision care, comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment within the state’s optometry scope of practice, prescribing and fitting corrective eyewear, recommending follow-up care, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. The Optometrist also educates patients and store associates about eye health, contact lens care, disease management, and safety, and provides referrals when appropriate. The position evaluates patients’ visual acuity, visual function, and eye health by reviewing medical histories, conducting examinations, and using appropriate instruments and pharmaceutical agents. It may include interpreting diagnostic tests, such as glaucoma testing and Optical Coherence Tomography, and providing additional treatments such as foreign body removal when necessary. The Optometrist develops treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines and follows up on outstanding diagnostic tests or patient information. The role represents the company in vision care and patient engagement, maintains accurate and confidential patient records, supports vision center staff, and ensures compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and company guidelines. It may also involve administrative and retail tasks, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and responsibilities for business operations, workforce development, community engagement, and a respectful, ethical, customer-focused workplace. The annual salary range is $135,000 to $200,000, with annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Certain positions may also receive Regional Pay Zone compensation based on location. The primary location listed is 4100 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61615-4405.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
Licensed optometrist in good standing in the state of practice.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a post-graduate year one (PGY-1) in an area of emphasis, such as family practice, low vision care, pediatric or geriatric optometry, or ocular disease.
Healthcare primary-care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based routine vision care and recommend or prescribe medications and other appropriate treatments.
Educate patients and store associates about eye health, contact lens care, disease management, and safety factors.
Recommend patient follow-up and coordinate care plans with other health professionals in accordance with the state board’s scope of practice.
Refer patients to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals as appropriate, and follow up on outstanding diagnostics or patient information.
Review patient medical histories and conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, visual function, and eye health.
Examine eyes using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to identify vision defects, injuries, diseases, or abnormalities.
Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
Order, interpret, and assess diagnostic tests, including glaucoma testing and Optical Coherence Tomography, and provide additional treatment such as foreign body removal when necessary.
Develop treatment plans based on clinical presentation and evidence-based care guidelines.
Maintain patient information in vision center systems accurately, promptly, and confidentially.
Support vision center staff, including opticians, with best practices and procedures, and ensure adherence to applicable healthcare regulations and company guidelines.
Perform vision center administrative and retail tasks as needed, such as financial transactions and patient registration.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care and customer service.
Analyze business objectives, customer needs, costs, forecasts, resource requirements, and operational outcomes; implement strategies and identify improvement opportunities.
Recruit, select, develop, and retain talent; support mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning.
Promote company standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance and support the Open Door Policy.
Develop internal and external partnerships and lead community outreach and involvement initiatives.
Build collaborative, high-performing teams and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Deliver customer-focused results, use data and analysis in decision-making, and promote continuous improvement and learning.