AEG Vision
Overview
The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare. Location: Austin, Texas, USA Employment type: Full-time Responsibilities
Establish long-term patient relationships through proper patient care and education Perform verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visit, and visual wants and needs Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and needs; hand off to support staff with recap discussion Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values Perform vision tests and analyze results Diagnose sight problems such as nearsightedness or 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 to patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g., examine the eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery) Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame Promote eye health by counseling patients, including how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have eyes examined Clearly communicate to opticians and other sales personnel appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest coatings and designs Requirements
Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution Must have passed all optometric state boards Benefits
401(k) with Match Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD Vision Service Plan Employee Vision Discount Program HSA/FSA PTO Paid Holidays Benefits applicable to full-time employees only Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
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The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare. Location: Austin, Texas, USA Employment type: Full-time Responsibilities
Establish long-term patient relationships through proper patient care and education Perform verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visit, and visual wants and needs Instruct, recommend, and advise patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and needs; hand off to support staff with recap discussion Generate patient loyalty and promote the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values Perform vision tests and analyze results Diagnose sight problems such as nearsightedness or 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 to patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g., examine the eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery) Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame Promote eye health by counseling patients, including how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have eyes examined Clearly communicate to opticians and other sales personnel appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest coatings and designs Requirements
Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution Must have passed all optometric state boards Benefits
401(k) with Match Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD Vision Service Plan Employee Vision Discount Program HSA/FSA PTO Paid Holidays Benefits applicable to full-time employees only Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
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