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About the role

Valley Vision Clinic in Walla Walla, WA is seeking an associate optometrist to join its five‑OD group practice. The clinic is a primary care optometry setting with a strong medical emphasis due to its rural southeastern Washington location.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams (approx. 16 per day) with the support of a personal scribe.
• Manage post‑operative and medical visits.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment including AR/Ks, iCare tonometers, FDTs, Phoenix topographer, Optos Monaco and Monaco Pro, Zeiss Cirrus OCT, and Humphrey visual field.
• Collaborate with the clinic’s contact lens specialist for patient fits and follow‑ups as needed.
• Contribute to optical retention efforts using the boutique 2000‑frame optical and downstairs edging lab.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree.
• Current Washington state optometry licensure.

Skills

• Proficiency with AR/Ks, iCare tonometers, FDTs, Phoenix topographer, Optos Monaco/Pro, Zeiss Cirrus OCT, Humphrey visual field.
• Ability to work efficiently with a scribe and manage a high‑volume medical optometry practice.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for associate and family, including vision and dental.
• 4% 401K matching.
• Cellular phone coverage.
• AOA/OPW dues covered.
• $2,500 annual continuing education allotment.

Pay

• $90,000 base salary (4‑day work week).
• Monthly production bonus ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.
• Annual percentage salary increases.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
• No weekend work.
• Four‑day work week (as reflected in base salary).