Optometrist

AEG Vision • Jacksonville, IL

19d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye exams for Acuity Eyecare Group and practices 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’ visual and ocular health, diagnoses and treats vision problems and eye diseases, and provides counseling and care before and after eye surgery. The role also communicates recommendations to opticians and other sales staff to help patients select appropriate lenses, coatings, and designs.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye examinations 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.
• Explain and recommend options for correcting refractive errors and addressing systemic or ocular disease and patients’ visual needs; recap the discussion when handing the patient off to support staff.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the optometry profession and Acuity Eyecare Group values.
• Diagnose vision problems, including nearsightedness and 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, such as examining patients after cataract or refractive surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within an appropriate timeframe.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wearing practices and recommended examination frequency.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff regarding 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