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AEG Vision

Optometrist

AEG Vision, Centennial, Colorado, United States

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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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 education to the patient on eyecare.

Responsibilities

Conducting eye exams

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

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

Instructing, recommending, and advising patients on options for remediation of ametropias, systemic and ocular disease, and visual wants and needs; supporting staff with recap discussion

Generating patient loyalty and promoting the profession of optometry and Acuity Eyecare Group values

Performing vision tests and analyzing results

Diagnosing sight problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and eye diseases

Prescribing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications

Recommending or providing treatments such as vision therapy or low‑vision rehabilitation (brand specific)

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

Evaluating patients for diseases such as diabetes and referring them to other healthcare providers within the proper time frame

Promoting eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses, frequency of eye examinations, and proper eye care practices

Communicating to opticians and other sales personnel appropriate recommendations for the best possible lenses with the latest high‑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

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

Location Centennial, Colorado, USA

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