Optometrist

AEG Vision

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Sanford, Maine

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The optometrist is responsible for conducting comprehensive eye exams, diagnosing ocular diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses or medications. They must establish long-term patient relationships through education and coordinate care with support staff and other healthcare providers.

Qualifications

You have a Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution and have passed all optometric state boards. You will conduct eye exams, diagnose and treat sight problems, prescribe corrective lenses and medications, and provide pre- and post-operative care. You should also be skilled in patient education and building long-term patient relationships.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Conducting Eye exams

Prescribe eyeglasses

contact lenses

medications

vision therapy

low-vision rehabilitation

pre- and postoperative care

cataract surgery

refractive surgery

diabetes

contact lens care

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.
Qualifications
  • 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

Helping optometry practices improve patient outcomes while keeping care local. Overview: AEG Vision partners with optometry practices to strengthen both patient care and practice performance. We preserve the local brand, team, and clinical approach while providing the scale and infrastructure that independent practices often lack. That includes investment in technology, equipment, supply chain, and operational support. Our model is designed to: - Improve patient outcomes - Reduce operational complexity for doctors - Create long-term value for practices and their teams We work with practices navigating industry pressure from consolidation, managed care, and rising operating costs, and give them a path to grow without losing what makes them local. Community: We support access to vision care through partnerships with Prevent Blindness and in-practice programs that fund exams and eyewear for underserved communities.
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