(USA) Associate Optometrist - Walmart

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 latest technology and resources to support successful practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based vision care to ensure patient health and well-being by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options.
• Deliver routine vision care using evidence-based care guidelines.
• Educate patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors.
• Consult with other health professionals to prepare patient care plans, observing optometry scope of practice per state board.
• Embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation, integrating advanced technology like digital phoropters, EMR, and Maestro (OCT/retinal camera combo).

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school.
• Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
• EMR/EHR experience.
• Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation.
• Experience in treating and managing ocular disease.

Skills

• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• 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) and Complex Structure.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is typically 40 hours per week.