Optometrist

Part-time opportunity in San Jose, California.

About the role

The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare Group and practice to the full capacity of their license, supporting practice growth by establishing patient relationships and educating patients on eye care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams
• Establish long-term patient relationships through proper care and education
• Perform verbal interviews to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visit, and visual needs
• Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular diseases, and visual needs
• Handoff patients to support staff with recap discussions
• Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values
• Perform vision tests and analyze results
• Diagnose sight problems (e.g., nearsightedness, 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 for patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g., cataract or refractive surgery)
• Evaluate patients for systemic diseases like diabetes and refer them to other healthcare providers as needed
• Promote eye health by counseling patients on contact lens care, exam frequency, and lens recommendations
• Clearly communicate recommendations to opticians and sales staff for optimal lenses with the latest technology

Requirements

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

Benefits

Applicable to full-time employees only.

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Vision Service Plan
• Employee Vision Discount Program
• HSA/FSA
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Physical Demands

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