Medical Optometrist

Northwest Eye Clinic; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Eye Care is seeking a Medical Optometrist to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of non-surgical eye conditions. This role focuses on medical eye care, including retinal diseases, inflammatory eye disorders, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma management, and ocular complications of systemic illness.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, prescribe medications and corrective lenses, educate patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across our Twin Cities locations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• OD Residency or experienced preferred.
• Valid Minnesota Optometry license preferred.
• Experience in medical optometry and ocular disease management preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and ocular health.
• Diagnose and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other ocular conditions.
• Prescribe medications, therapeutic treatments, and corrective lenses as needed.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers for patient referrals and co-management.
• Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Stay current with advancements in optometry and ocular disease management.

Skills

Diagnostics

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

OD degree from accredited school

OD Residency preferred

Minnesota license preferred

Job description

Northwest Eye Care is proudly part of the Unifeye Vision Partners family. If you don’t see the right fit here, you can explore additional open roles across our partner practices within the UVP network.

The Medical Optometrist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of non-surgical eye conditions. This role focuses on medical eye care, including retinal diseases, inflammatory eye disorders, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma management, and ocular complications of systemic illness. The specialist works closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and ocular health.
• Diagnose and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other ocular conditions.
• Prescribe medications, therapeutic treatments, and corrective lenses as needed.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers for patient referrals and co-management.
• Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Stay current with advancements in optometry and ocular disease management.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• OD Residency or experienced PREFERRED
• Valid Minnesota Optometry license PREFERRED.
• Experience in medical optometry and ocular disease management preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

With six locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, Northwest Eye is among the largest eye care providers in the Midwest. Be Eye Wise and schedule a general eye exam or a specific service consultation today. We have optical at the following offices: Golden Valley, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, and Wayzata, MN.

12501 Whitewater Drive, Suite 110
Minnetonka, MN 55343

2601 39th Ave NE., Suite 1
St. Anthony, MN 55421

250 Central Ave N., Suites 105 & 107, Optical Suite 106
Wayzata, MN 55391

7125 Tamarack Rd, Suite 150,
Woodbury, MN 55125

11091 Ulysses St NE., Suite 400
Blaine, MN 55434

9801 Dupont Ave S., Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431

12501 Whitewater Drive
Suite 320
Minnetonka, MN 55343

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