Optometrist (Big City Optical) - Jefferson Park, IL

Eyefinity, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision insurance

Paid time off 3 weeks

Malpractice Insurance

401(k) with company match

CE stipend

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Big City Optical in Chicago's Jefferson Park is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join a fast-growing private practice. You will use advanced diagnostic technology and provide full-scope eye care to a diverse patient population.

Educate patients on eye health, collaborate with a skilled support team, and document care in electronic health records. The package includes competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, 3 weeks PTO, 401(k) with company match, CE stipend, and monthly incentives.

Qualifications

• Optometry license required in Illinois.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Patient-focused with strong outcomes and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
• Provide comprehensive eye care (medical and routine) to patients of all ages.
• Educate patients on visual and medical conditions and options.
• Make recommendations on vision and eye health solutions.
• Collaborate with a support team of technicians and opticians.
• Complete electronic health records and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Patient-focused

Teamwork

Education

Optometry license (Illinois)

Job description

Big City Optical has an exciting new opportunity as a full-time Optometrist at their Jefferson Park location!**Why You Should Apply**Big City Optical is the fastest growing private practice in the Chicagoland area. Recently named a 2023 Top 50 Optical Retailer by Vision Monday, we encourage career growth while leveraging internal expertise and partners in the industry. In this role, you will have access to advanced diagnostic technology, including digital exam lanes with meibography, topography, OCT, anterior segment photography, fundus photography, pachymetry, and VR visual fields to examine all your patients while practicing full scope optometry at the top of your license. At Big City Optical, we believe that an annual eye exam is the first step towards your patient achieving their best vision and eye health. Our Optometrists are at the center of this journey and are encouraged to educate patients on specialty services, such as dry eye, myopia control, and surgical co-management. We strive to achieve best-in-class service by maintaining a focus on patients with their unique vision needs.**About the Full-Time Opening** This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skillset, care for a diverse population of patients, and work alongside talented professionals. Big City Optical is the fastest-growing private optometry company in Chicago and plans to open additional locations across the US. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, excellent patient communication skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. In addition, the ideal candidate will be ambitious, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services.**Job Responsibilities:*** Manage patient care with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment* Provide comprehensive eye care (medical and routine) to patients of all ages* Educate patients on their visual and medical conditions* Make recommendations on vision and eye health enhancing solutions* Work with a support team of professional technicians and opticians* Complete electronic health records* Work in a team-based environment **Minimum qualifications:*** Optometry license in the state of Illinois* Excellent clinical and communication skills* Patient-focused with a commitment to strong outcomes**As an employee of the practice, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:*** Competitive Base Pay of $135k to $155k* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance* Paid time off: starting with 3 weeks* Malpractice Insurance Coverage* 401(k) with 10% Company Match* Continuing Education Stipend* Monthly Incentives **Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this opportunity can take your career to the next level. Apply to join Big City Optical today!**