Optometrist

Location 302 E Main Street, Battle Ground, Washington 98604 Practice Name Battle Ground Vision Center About the Job 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 educating the patient on eyecare.

Responsibilities

Conducting eye exams Establishing long-term patient relationships through proper patient care and education Performing verbal interviews with patients prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for their visit as well as their visual wants and needs Instructing, recommending, and advising 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 Performing vision tests and analyzing results Diagnosing sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases Prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications Recommending or providing treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation (brand specific) Providing pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery Evaluating patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and referring patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame Promoting eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have their eyes examined Clearly communicating to the opticians and other salespeople appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest technology coatings and designs.

Requirements

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.

Employment Type Full-time Travel Requirements Negligible Work Location On-Site Base Wage Range $119,852 - $160,578 #J-18808-Ljbffr