Optometrist

Perks of joining our team:

• Incentive Program

• Seven Paid Holidays

• Employee Discounts

• Paid Time Off

• Professional Development Assistance

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Retirement Plan

• Referral Program

• Apparel/Scrub Allowance

• Anniversary Gift

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This opportunity is for you if:

• You are professional, caring, and able to multi-task

• You like the hustle and bustle of the healthcare industry

• You are an adaptable and strong team player

• You can work independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills

• You have a passion for growth and desire to continue learning

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately determine a patient’s vision status using physical exam, objective testing, subjective testing, and ancillary testing.

• Determine and diagnose a patient's ocular and systemic health status utilizing physical exam and ancillary testing when needed.

• Prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, including evaluation and fitting of contact lenses.

• Effectively transition patients to the optical in order to communicate information about the patient's prescription to the Optician or Eye Wear consultant.

• Oversee referral and co-management for surgery when appropriate.

• Counsel patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options that meet their visual needs related to their occupations, avocations, and lifestyle.

• Write referral communications to doctors as needed.

• Promote the practice and profession of optometry within the community.

• Be available for after-hours on-call as assigned.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the profession’s standards of care through thoughtful pursuit of continuing education.

• Perform other duties as assigned

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What we need from you:

• Detail-oriented and organized.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, multi-task and proceed with objectives without supervision.

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

• Basic bookkeeping skills.

• Three years related medical experience preferred.

• Three years customer service preferred.

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Job Type: Full-time

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You meet these requirements:

• Doctor of Optometry

• Current license in the state of Minnesota