Optometrist (La Grange/Oak brook/Oak Park)

Big City Optical; Oak Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Big City Optical in Illinois seeks an Optometrist to join our team and deliver high-quality eye care to patients. The role focuses on comprehensive examinations, prescribing lenses, and guiding patients on vision health.

You will operate with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, collaborate with technicians and opticians, and participate in a team-based environment. An OD degree and IL license are required, with EHR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution.
• State of IL Doctor of Optometry License.
• Patient-focused with a commitment to strong outcomes.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with EHR software and optical equipment.

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.
• Make recommendations on vision and eye health enhancing solutions.
• Work with a support team of professional technicians and opticians.
• Work in a team-based environment.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

OD degree (Doctor of Optometry)

Tools

EHR software

Optical equipment

Job description

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Description

Big City Optical is a leading firm in the optical industry, recognized for our innovative products and commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a Optometrist to join our Optometry team and support the company’s mission of providing preeminent eye care in our communities.

As an optometrist, you will be expected to use your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality vision care to our current and new patients. Your duties will include conducting eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and determining and advising patients on their overall vision health.

Optometrist Duties and 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

Work in a team based environment

Requirements

Optometrist Requirements and Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
• State of IL Doctor of Optometry License
• Patient focused with a commitment to strong outcomes
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and a part of a team
• Proficiency with electronic health records software (EHR) and optical equipment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb-up or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Pay: $110,000-150,000 per year

• Company subsidized Medical Insurance
• Company subsidized Dental insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability insurance