(USA) Associate Optometrist - Walmart (5825 Brockway Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638-4474, United States of America)

About the role

The Walmart Associate Optometrist is a clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager, playing a crucial role in advancing eyecare affordably for everyone. The Vision Center is fast-paced and equipped with the resources and technology needed to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based vision care to ensure patient’s health and well-being by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options using evidence-based care guidelines;
• Delivers routine vision care; educates patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors;
• Recommends appropriate patient follow-up; consults with other health professionals to prepare and coordinate patient care plans in accordance with optometry scope of practice per state board;
• Provides appropriate referrals, as needed, to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals; follows up with patients and other health professionals regarding any outstanding diagnostics, tests, or other patient information as needed.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school;
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.

Skills

Key skills:

• Optometry,
• Patient Evaluation,
• Customer Service,
• Patient Education and Counseling,
• Medical History Documentation,
• Respect the Individual,
• Act with Integrity,
• Strive for Excellence.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $200,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) and Complex Structure (based on external factors that create challenges).

Schedule

Full-time