Optometrist | Eye Health & Patient Relationships

AEG Vision; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a skilled optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, educate patients, establish lasting relationships, and support practice growth. You will interview patients, diagnose conditions, and prescribe eyewear, contacts, and medications while coordinating postoperative care and referrals as needed.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with staff, and delivering high-quality eye care with the latest lens technologies.

Qualifications

• Verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history
• Explain options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease
• Promote eye health through counseling and education
• Communicate recommendations clearly to opticians and sales staff
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems and eye diseases
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Provide pre- and postoperative care after eye surgery
• Evaluate for diseases such as diabetes and refer to other providers as needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and establish long-term patient relationships through care and education
• Take patient health and ocular history and reasons for visit
• Instruct and advise patients on remediation options and promote loyalty to the practice
• Perform vision tests and analyze results to diagnose conditions
• Prescribe glasses, contacts, and medications as appropriate
• Recommend treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation where applicable
• Provide postoperative care following eye surgery and follow-up
• Educate patients on eye health and proper lens wear, cleaning, and examination frequency
• Coordinate with staff to ensure best lens options and latest coatings/designs

Skills

Eye exams

Patient relations

Medical history interview

Prescribe eyewear

Contact lenses

Diagnosis of eye disease

Vision therapy

Postoperative care

Job description

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking a skilled optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, educate patients, establish lasting relationships, and support practice growth. You will interview patients, diagnose conditions, and prescribe eyewear, contacts, and medications while coordinating postoperative care and referrals as needed.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with staff, and delivering high-quality eye care with the latest lens technologies.