Optometrist at AEG Vision

Town of Vestal, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conducting Eye Exams, Patient Relationship Building, Patient Education, Verbal Interviewing, Health History Assessment, Ocular History Assessment, Vision Testing, Sight Problem Diagnosis, Prescribing Eyeglasses, Prescribing Contact Lenses, Prescribing Medications, Vision Therapy Recommendation, Low-Vision Rehabilitation, Pre- and Postoperative Care, Disease Evaluation, Eye Health Counseling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare. * Conducting Eye exams * Establishing long term patient relationships through proper patient care and education * Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well their visual wants and needs * Instructs, recommends and advises patients as to their options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease as well as visual wants and needs. Hands-off patient to support staff with recap discussion * Ability to generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values * Perform vision tests and analyze results * Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases * Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications * Recommend or provide treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific) * Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery * Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame * Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses how often to have their eyes examined * clearly communicating to the opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs. Qualifications * Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution, * Must have passed all optometric state boards Benefits * 401(k) with Match * Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD * Vision Service Plan * Employee Vision Discount Program * HSA/FSA * PTO * Paid Holidays *Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only. Physical Demands * This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

Responsibilities

The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, establish long-term patient relationships through proper care and education, and advise patients on options for ametropias, systemic/ocular diseases, and visual needs. They must also diagnose sight problems, prescribe corrective measures, and evaluate patients for systemic diseases like diabetes.