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AEG Vision

Optometrist

AEG Vision, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, us, 01748

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Optometrist Hopkinton, Massachusetts, USA

Full‑time

Job Description 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 educating patients on eyecare.

Establishing long‑term patient relationships through proper patient care and education

Performs verbal interview with patient prior to examination to determine health and ocular history, medical issues, reasons for visit, and visual wants and needs

Instructs, recommends, and advises patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and needs; provides support to staff with recap discussion

Generates patient loyalty and promotes the profession of Optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values

Performs vision tests and analyzes results

Diagnoses sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, and eye diseases

Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications

Recommends or provides treatments such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation (brand specific)

Provides pre‑ and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after cataract or refractive surgery

Evaluates patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refers patients to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame

Promotes eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses and how often to have eyes examined

Communicates to opticians and other sales people appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest highest‑technology 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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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