Optometrist — Vision Care & Patient Impact

Acuity Eye Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Eye Group is the largest physician owned and physician managed Eye Group in the U.S., based in Southern California with over 50 locations. The Optometrist role focuses on examining eyes, diagnosing visual problems, and managing diseases of the eye.

You will conduct eye examinations and prescribe eyeglasses or contacts as needed. The position emphasizes efficient vision care services, high patient satisfaction, and strong clinical and financial operations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and active California license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests.
• Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma.
• Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history.
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Advise patients on proper eye care techniques.
• Promote eye and general health by evaluating and counseling patients.
• Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients.
• Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required.
• Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ophthalmoscope

Tonometer

Vision health knowledge

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Tools

Ophthalmoscope

Tonometer

Job description

Acuity Eye Group is the largest physician owned and physician managed Eye Group in the U.S., based in Southern California with over 50 locations. The Optometrist role focuses on examining eyes, diagnosing visual problems, and managing diseases of the eye.

You will conduct eye examinations and prescribe eyeglasses or contacts as needed. The position emphasizes efficient vision care services, high patient satisfaction, and strong clinical and financial operations.