Optometrist
AEG Vision
Optometrist
AEG Vision
Applications Closed
Posted about 1 month ago
Full Time
Providence, Rhode Island
In Person
Smart Summary
The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, establish long-term patient relationships through care and education, and advise patients on options for vision correction and disease management. Key duties include performing vision tests, diagnosing sight problems, prescribing corrective lenses and medications, and providing pre- and post-operative care for eye surgeries.
This role requires a licensed Optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, and prescribe corrective treatments including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications. Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution and have successfully passed all state optometric boards to ensure proper patient care and education. The position also emphasizes building strong patient relationships and promoting eye health.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Conducting Eye Exams
Patient Relationship Building
Patient Education
Verbal Interviewing
Health History Assessment
Ocular History Assessment
Diagnosing Sight Problems
Prescribing Eyeglasses
Prescribing Contact Lenses
Prescribing Medications
Vision Therapy Recommendation
Low-Vision Rehabilitation
Pre- and Postoperative Care
Disease Evaluation
Eye Health Counseling
Lens Recommendation Communication
Job Description
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.
- Conducting Eye exams
- Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education
- Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs
- Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion
- Ability to 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
- Prescribe 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 surgeryâfor example, examining a patientâs 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 how often to have their eyes examined
- clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people 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
Benefits
- 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.
Physical Demands
- This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
AEG Vision
It’s more difficult than ever for Eye Care Professionals to grow their business and sustain financial and personal success. Whether it’s the impact of vertical integration, constant changes in managed care, or the ongoing pressures of owning a private practice, AEG Vision provides practice transition and operational support solutions to optometry practices that allows for maximized value through scale, collaboration, innovation, and a strong vision for future growth.
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