Fill-in/Per-diem Optometrist - Elyria, OH

Eyetastic Services; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Credentialing support

Job summary

Eyetastic Services seeks a personable Optometrist to provide fill-in/per-diem coverage in Ohio. The role focuses on delivering high-quality vision care with meaningful patient interactions in a close-knit private practice.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Ohio with NPI and liability insurance, able to credential with major insurers, and comfortable guiding patients through exams, eyewear prescriptions, and medical eye evaluations.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio optometrist license with NPI
• Liability insurance coverage or ability to obtain
• Credentialed with major insurers (Medicare/EyeMed/Davis etc.) or willing to obtain
• Outgoing, approachable and able to make patients comfortable

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams with dilation as needed
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Conduct medical eye exams as required
• Deliver warm, clear patient communication and experiences
• Complete exams efficiently within expected visit times

Skills

Licensed Optometrist

Patient communication

Insurance credentialing

Detail oriented

Job description

A thriving private optometry practice in Ohio is seeking a personable and skilled Optometrist to provide fill-in/per-diem coverage. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed professional who values meaningful patient interactions, is passionate about providing high-quality vision care, and is looking to make a real impact in a close-knit, supportive environment.

What to Expect

• Flexible on days: Practice is open Monday through Friday, with a half day on Wednesday. They are open to any coverage days that can be provided.
• Immediate need for a motivated Optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams
• See approximately 2 patients per hour; average 12-15 patients per day
• Enjoy a collaborative team with three licensed opticians and an insurance/front desk specialist
• State-of-the-art equipment, including Humphrey visual field, tono pen, and Kowa hand-held slit lamp (SL-14)
• Supportive environment with assistance available for credentialing, licensing, and insurance paperwork
• Lunch breaks of approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes each day
• Warm, friendly patient base appreciative of personal, attentive care

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough eye exams, including dilation as needed
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Conduct medical eye exams as required
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience with warmth and clear communication
• Complete exams efficiently (under 30 minutes per patient)

Requirements

• Licensed Optometrist in Ohio with NPI number and liability insurance (assistance available if needed)
• Preferably a few years of clinical experience
• Credentialed with major insurance providers (Medicare, Eyemed, Davis/Versant, UHC/Spectera, Aetna, etc.) or willing to obtain
• Outgoing, approachable, and able to make patients feel comfortable
• Eager to help people and committed to quality patient care