Optometrist: Grow Patient Relationships & Vision Care

AEG Vision; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part 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 an optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, assess ocular health, and counsel patients on best eyewear and treatment options. You will build lasting patient relationships through education and high-quality care.

The role entails prescribing glasses, contacts, and medications, and providing postoperative and preoperative eye care as needed, with a focus on patient education and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited institution.
• Must have passed all optometric state boards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye exams and assess ocular health.
• Establish long-term patient relationships through education and care.
• Perform patient interviews regarding health, history, and needs.
• Advise on remediation options for refractive errors and ocular conditions.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contacts, and medications as appropriate.
• Provide vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation as indicated.
• Offer pre/postoperative care for eye surgery.
• Refer patients for systemic conditions (e.g., diabetes) as needed.
• Educate patients on eye health and lens options.
• Ensure clear communication with support staff about recommendations.

Skills

Eye exams

Patient relationships

Patient education

Verbal interview

Vision testing

Communication of options

Lenses and coatings knowledge

Education

Doctorate of Optometry

Passing optometric state boards

Tools

None specified

Job description

Acuity Eyecare Group is seeking an optometrist to perform comprehensive eye exams, assess ocular health, and counsel patients on best eyewear and treatment options. You will build lasting patient relationships through education and high-quality care.

The role entails prescribing glasses, contacts, and medications, and providing postoperative and preoperative eye care as needed, with a focus on patient education and service excellence.