Optometrist

Join to apply for the Optometrist role at AEG Vision . The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Performing verbal interviews with patients prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well as their visual wants and needs
• Instructing, recommending, and advising patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs
• Performing vision tests and analyzing results
• Diagnosing sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
• Prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Providing pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery
• Evaluating patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and referring patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promoting eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have their eyes examined

The requirements for the role include:

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

The benefits of the role include:

• 401(k) with Match
• Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

AEG Vision is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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