Optometrist

AEG Vision • Waupaca, WI

13d

About The Position

The Optometrist conducts eye examinations 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 needs and health history, diagnoses vision problems and eye diseases, prescribes corrective lenses and medications, recommends or provides treatments, and provides appropriate care before and after eye surgery. The role also includes identifying potential systemic disease and referring patients to other healthcare providers when appropriate. The Optometrist promotes eye health and communicates recommendations to opticians and other sales staff to help patients select suitable lenses and lens technology.

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.
• Establish 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 about options for addressing refractive errors, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs.
• Hand off patients to support staff with a recap discussion.
• Generate patient loyalty and promote 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, including brand-specific offerings.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery.
• Evaluate patients for diseases such as diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers within the appropriate time frame.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Clearly communicate appropriate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, including the latest high-technology 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
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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