Associate Optometrist

Overview

In this role, you will be a Walmart Associate Optometrist, the clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager and a core part of our mission to advance eyecare affordably for everyone. The Vision Center is fast-paced and equipped with the resources and technology needed to succeed. Your ability to authentically connect with patients is a key tool in delivering trusted eye care.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. This range is provided by Walmart. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Provide evidence-based vision care to support patients’ health and well-being, including recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options (for example, red eye, LASIK surgery, cataract surgery).
• Deliver routine vision care using evidence-based care guidelines.
• Educate patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors.
• Consult with other health professionals to prepare patient care plans, observing optometry scope of practice per state board.
• Embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation (e.g., digital phoropters, EMR, Maestro OCT/retinal camera).
• Operate within a fast-paced Vision Center, connecting with patients to provide trusted expertise.

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in the state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.
• Judgment: makes sound, data-informed business and clinical decisions; analyzes trends and forecasts outcomes.

• Customer/member focused approach; ability to deliver high-quality patient care and service.
• Execution and results mindset; ability to prioritize and implement initiatives effectively.
• Planning and continuous improvement; willingness to adapt and improve processes.
• Ethics and compliance; commitment to integrity and regulatory adherence.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and performance-based bonus opportunities, plus comprehensive benefits for health, financial security, and time off. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance. PTO benefits include various forms of paid time off. Additional programs include Live Better U (education benefit) and other programs subject to eligibility and plan terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.

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The annual salary range for this position is $ - $. Some positions may include additional compensation such as regional pay zones or complex structure adjustments based on location and external factors.

• Primary location: 4600 E Main St, Farmington, NM , United States of America
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Retail

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