Optometrist

AEG Vision; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD

Vision Service Plan

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Full-time benefits

Job summary

AEG Vision in Merrillville, Indiana seeks a licensed optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose refractive and ocular conditions, and prescribe eyewear and medications. The role emphasizes patient education and long-term relationships with clients.

The optometrist will perform vision tests, provide pre- and postoperative care, and collaborate with staff to promote high standards of eyecare. Doctorate of Optometry and state board eligibility are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education.
• Perform vision tests and analyze results.
• Diagnose sight problems and diseases; prescribe eyeglasses, contacts, and medications.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care and postoperative examinations.
• Educate patients on eye health and lens options, and promote practice values.
• Communicate recommendations clearly to staff and opticians.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient relationships

Diagnosis & treatment

Eyewear prescription

Vision testing

Patient education

Postoperative care

Staff communication

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Passed state boards

Job description

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.

#15787

Merrillville, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Requirements

• 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.