Optometrist

About the Role

Ensuring our customers have the best experience is a priority. The Optometrist is responsible for diagnosing, managing, and treating conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. This includes examining eyes, prescribing corrective lenses, providing treatment, and may include prescribing therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document patient history, including chief complaint, relevant symptoms, ocular health, family and medical history, medications, and current spectacle/contact lens information.
• Perform appropriate testing (e.g., retinoscopy, subjective refraction, lensometry, visual fields, pupil testing, slit‑lamp examination, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, fundus contact lens, tear function testing, Amsler grid, confrontation fields) and document findings.
• Interpret clinical data, make sound diagnoses, and take appropriate actions to address patients’ chief complaints and visual needs.
• Document impressions, clinical action plans, referrals, long‑term medical management, and optical/therapeutic prescriptions in the patient chart.
• Use tests and procedures to detect and manage age‑related disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
• Communicate actively with optical support staff to optimize quality clinical care and service.
• Collaborate with optical staff to ensure timely and convenient service for patients.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, staying current with policy changes.
• Identify and report system problems that cause waste or poor service, and suggest solutions.
• Maintain all licensing and job requirements (CE, CPR, safety training, PPD).
• Write referral and information letters to other providers or agencies, and communicate with parents, teachers, or other providers as appropriate.
• Complete related duties such as school forms, DMV, FAA, and similar documents.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Four‑year undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Optometry from an accredited school of optometry.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience desired but not required.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current unrestricted Optometric License.
  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (T.P.A.) certification.
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI) required prior to start date.
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification or obtainable within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusion.

Schedule

.7 Full‑Time Equivalent (FTE). This position is onsite at the West Allis and Lomira locations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings; paid time off; holidays; and additional benefits.