Optometrist: Elevate Eye Care & Patient Relationships

Affinity Eye Care; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Vision Service Plan

PTO

Paid Holidays

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group is looking for a dedicated Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams and provide patient education. The role focuses on building long-term patient relationships, evaluating ocular health, and advising patients on treatment options while collaborating with support staff.

The position emphasizes on-site service, adherence to licensure, and participation in patient education initiatives, with standard benefits and full-time hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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, reasons for visit, and visual needs.
• Instructs and advises patients on options for remediation of ametropias and ocular disease.
• Perform vision tests and analyze results.
• Diagnose sight problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care for eye surgery and post-surgery examinations.
• Promote eye health and educate patients on lens care and eye examinations.
• Communicate recommendations clearly to opticians and sales staff.

Skills

Patient communication

Vision testing

Eye exams

Clinical examination

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Passed optometric state boards

Job description

Acuity Eyecare Group is looking for a dedicated Optometrist to conduct comprehensive eye exams and provide patient education. The role focuses on building long-term patient relationships, evaluating ocular health, and advising patients on treatment options while collaborating with support staff.

The position emphasizes on-site service, adherence to licensure, and participation in patient education initiatives, with standard benefits and full-time hours.