Optometrist: Deliver Eye Exams & Build Patient Loyalty

joinaegvision; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); 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

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a qualified Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams and build lasting patient relationships through education and expert eye care. You will interview patients, advise on refractive and ocular health options, and collaborate with staff to ensure optimal lens selections and patient outcomes.

The role includes performing vision tests, diagnosing eye conditions, prescribing eyewear and medications, and providing both surgical and non-surgical aftercare as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams.
• Establish 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 visit and visual wants/needs.
• Instructs, recommends and advises patients on remediation options for ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual needs; hand-offs to staff with recap.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients and explaining contact lens care and exam frequency.
• Perform vision tests and analyze results.
• Diagnose sight problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care for eye surgery follow-ups.
• Evaluate patients for diseases and refer to other healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and sales staff regarding lenses and coatings.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient relationships

Verbal patient interview

Treatment recommendations

Communication with staff

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Passed optometric state boards

Job description

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a qualified Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams and build lasting patient relationships through education and expert eye care. You will interview patients, advise on refractive and ocular health options, and collaborate with staff to ensure optimal lens selections and patient outcomes.

The role includes performing vision tests, diagnosing eye conditions, prescribing eyewear and medications, and providing both surgical and non-surgical aftercare as