FSAQ708 Associate Optometrist - Dothan, AL - Target Optical (Dothan, Alabama, 36302)

Eyes On Eyecare; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off/vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Eyes On Eyecare in Dothan, Alabama is seeking an Associate Optometrist to deliver high-quality eye care and ensure patient well-being. Responsibilities include conducting diagnoses, utilizing technology for patient experiences, and maintaining quality systems. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited optometry program, licensed to practice in Alabama, DA and TPA certified, with strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule and competitive pay based on experience, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• DA and TPA certified.
• Strong verbal and listening communication skills.
• Knowledge of current optometric technology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality optometric care and services to patients.
• Establish a positive doctor/patient relationship.
• Conduct services in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Ensure accurate diagnosis and recommendations.
• Utilize technology to enhance patient experience.
• Maintain office quality systems.
• Maximize relationships through leadership and participation.
• Provide training and guidance to team members.
• Exceed expectations on key performance indicators.
• Promote the brand as a leading optical provider.

Skills

Communication skills

Optometric technology knowledge

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited School or College of Optometry

Licensed to practice in the state

Job description

Salary: Based on experience

Schedule: Full-time

General Function

The Associate Optometrist (OD) ensures all patients receive the highest quality eye and vision care as well as their general health and well‑being. As a primary health care provider, you will use your extensive, ongoing training to examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases, injuries and disorders of the visual system, eye and associated structures. The OD is a key leader within the organization and practice environment, helping deliver the brand promise, patient experience and key results through strong collaboration and teamwork within the practice.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality optometric care and services to patients.
• Establish a positive doctor/patient relationship.
• Conduct all services in accordance with clinical protocols and accepted standards of care.
• Ensure all patients receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations.
• Utilize and effectively leverage all available technology to deliver unsurpassed patient and customer experiences.
• Work with the store/practice team and Target Optical Field Leadership to build and secure a safe and motivating work environment that encourages commitment, innovation, success and continued growth for the brand.
• Ensure the office quality systems are maintained.
• Maximize relationships through leadership, participation and involvement.
• Provide clear, motivating and effective training and guidance to team members using company‑provided programs.
• Strive to exceed expectations on all key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance expectations.
• Help ensure the brand is known as the leading optical provider within the community.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School or College of Optometry.
• Licensed to practice optometry in the state of the practice location.
• DA and TPA certified.
• Knowledge of current optometric technology and practices.
• Strong communication skills – verbal & listening.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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