Optometrist (Corinth Eye Clinic & Weeden Eye Clinic) - Corinth & New Albany, MS

VSP Vision•Rancho Cordova, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Corinth Eye Clinic and Weeden Eye Clinic are seeking an Associate Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care at their clinics in Corinth and New Albany, Mississippi. The practices are guided by a Christian mission to love and serve, welcoming patients regardless of background or financial circumstances. Their services include comprehensive eye exams and full-scope medical optometry, such as YAG laser services, cataract postoperative care, Nuro Lens, myopia control, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma detection and monitoring, eye pressure checks, retinal evaluations, and ongoing ocular health management. The practices aim to expand advanced, personalized care close to home, including dry eye treatment, cosmetic and aesthetic services, modern diagnostic technology, and specialized vision care for patients of all ages. The Associate Optometrist will care for patients of all ages, providing routine examinations and prescriptions as well as diagnosing and managing medical eye conditions. The role involves patient education, personalized treatment planning, referrals when needed, accurate electronic recordkeeping, support for quality and regulatory requirements, and collaboration with practice staff and other healthcare professionals. The position includes 35–40 hours of work and a patient volume of 25–30 patients per doctor.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree.
Mississippi license.
Clinical ability to diagnose and manage medical eye conditions beyond routine vision care.
Compassionate bedside manner and ability to build patient trust.
Attention to detail in examinations, patient charts, and follow-up.
Collaborative approach and interest in contributing to the practice and patient experience.

Nice To Haves

Growth-oriented interest in expanding dry eye, glaucoma, and diabetic eye care and aesthetic services.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages, including routine examinations and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Diagnose and manage medical eye conditions, including diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and other ocular health concerns.
Conduct diabetic eye exams and retinopathy monitoring, glaucoma evaluations and eye pressure checks, retinal assessments, and treatment of dry eye and other ocular surface conditions.
Develop personalized treatment plans and educate patients about eye health and preventive care.
Coordinate referrals to ophthalmologists or other specialists when needed.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records, including histories, examination findings, testing and imaging results, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
Protect patient confidentiality and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Support MIPS participation when applicable, quality reporting and performance benchmarks, Medicare and other insurance documentation, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement.
Collaborate and communicate with opticians, technicians, front office staff, and other healthcare professionals while balancing an efficient schedule with attentive care.
Help expand comprehensive medical eye care and advanced dry eye services, and contribute to developing cosmetic and aesthetic services.
Stay current with emerging technologies and treatments.
Strengthen patient and referral relationships and share ideas to improve patient experience, clinical efficiency, and practice growth.