Optometrist

Optometrist

Hopkinton, Massachusetts, USA

Full‑time

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 patients on eyecare.

• 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 visit, and visual wants and needs
• Instructs, recommends, and advises patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and needs; provides support to staff with recap discussion
• Generates patient loyalty and promotes the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Performs vision tests and analyzes results
• Diagnoses sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Recommends or provides treatments such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation (brand specific)
• Provides pre‑ and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery
• Evaluates patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refers patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame
• Promotes eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have eyes examined
• Communicates to opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest‑technology coatings and designs

• Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution
• Must have passed all optometric state boards

• 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

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care