Optometrist

AEG Vision; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

Job summary

AEG Vision in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking a full-time optometrist to conduct eye exams and foster patient relationships while promoting eye health. The ideal candidate will address vision needs, recommend treatments, and educate patients on eyecare.

This role requires a Doctorate of Optometry and passing state boards. Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) match, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group.
• Support practice growth by establishing patient relationships.
• Evaluate patients for presence of diseases like diabetes.

Skills

Establishing long term patient relationships

Performing vision tests

Diagnosing sight problems

Patient education

Communicating recommendations to opticians

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Job description

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA

Full-time

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 as 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 and 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.

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.