Optometrist
AEG Vision
Optometrist
AEG Vision
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Wilmington, Delaware
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The optometrist is responsible for conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing sight problems, and prescribing corrective lenses or medications. They also focus on building long-term patient relationships through education and providing pre- and postoperative care.
Qualifications
You have a Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution and have passed all optometric state boards. You are skilled in conducting eye exams, diagnosing sight problems, prescribing corrective lenses and medications, and promoting eye health.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Doctorate of Optometry
vision tests
prescribe eyeglasses
contact lenses
medications
vision therapy
low-vision rehabilitation
pre- and postoperative care
cataract surgery
refractive surgery
diabetes screening
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 surgery—for example, 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 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.
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