Optometrist

Optometrist

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Part-time

• 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 as their visual wants and needs
• Instructs, recommends and advises patients on 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
• 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 timeframe
• Promotes eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have their eyes examined
• Communicates clearly 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

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care