Optometrist

Affinity Eye Care; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

Program HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Affinity Eye Care is seeking a licensed optometrist to perform eye examinations, educate patients, and support practice growth by building relationships and providing clear options for vision care.

The role involves patient interviews, vision testing, diagnosing refractive errors and ocular conditions, prescribing glasses, contact lenses, medications, and coordinating pre- and postoperative eye care while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution.
• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Establishes long term patient relationships through care and education.
• Conducts verbal interviews to assess health, ocular history and visual needs.
• Counsels patients on options for refractive correction and ocular health.
• Administers vision tests and analyzes results.
• Diagnoses refractive errors and eye diseases.
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contacts, and medications.
• Provides pre- and postoperative care for eye surgery.
• Promotes eye health and educates patients on lens care.
• Communicates recommendations clearly to staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

State board licensure

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.

• 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.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution,
• Must have passed all optometric state boards
• 401(k) with Match
• 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.

Full Time / Part Time

Part-time

Work Location

On-Site

Base Wage Range

$550/day - $600/day

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 Employment only*

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