Optometrist

AEG Vision • Sidney, NY

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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 building patient relationships and educating patients about eye care. The Optometrist assesses patients’ health and ocular histories, visual needs, and reasons for their visits; evaluates vision and eye health; provides diagnoses and prescriptions; and recommends or provides appropriate treatments and referrals. The role also supports patient loyalty and promotes the profession of optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group’s values.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and perform vision tests, analyzing 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 the visit, and visual wants and needs.
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs.
• Discuss examination findings with patients and hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group’s values.
• Diagnose vision 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 for 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 use and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate appropriate lens recommendations to opticians and other sales staff, including options with 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