Optometrist Jobs

About The Position

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 their health and ocular history, medical issues, reason 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.
• Recap discussions with patients when handing them off to support staff.
• 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.
• 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 the appropriate time frame.
• Counsel patients on eye health, including contact lens cleaning and wear and how often to have eye examinations.
• Communicate recommendations to opticians and other sales staff for suitable lenses, 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
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays