Optometrist

Overview

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.

Location:

Hilliard, Ohio, USA.

Employment type:

Full-time (or Part-time as applicable).

• Establish long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
• Conduct eye exams
• Perform verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visit, and visual wants and needs
• Instruct, recommend and advise patients as to options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hand off patient to support staff with recap discussion
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases
• PResume eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g., examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery)
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have their eyes examined
• Clearly communicate to the opticians and other sales staff appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs

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

• 401(k) with Match
• Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.