Job Description
Would you like to have a career where you can feel empowered and safe to express your ideas? Somewhere to have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow? A workplace where you are involved in the planning of the work that actually affects you? Our work environments are engaging, and our optometric technology is state-of-the-art. We invite you to explore our organization.
Position Summary
The Associate Optometrist functions as the primary eye care provider for the practice. This includes growing into a leadership role, mentoring, and educating staff members, and aligning with our vision of being the most loved and trusted eye care practice in the community.
We are WESTMINSTER EYECARE ASSOCIATES, and our mission is to help our patients and each other “See Life’s Special Moments, More Clearly”. We are aligned in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values are the backbone of our business and guide our hiring process: we are Accountable, Aligned, Ethical, Excellent, Community Focused, and Results Driven.
Main Performance Objectives
• Conduct full-scope ethical eye exams using optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
• Diagnose and medically treat ocular disease.
• Properly prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses.
• Effectively communicate with optical associates to maximize optical sales through proper education.
• Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options.
Secondary Performance Objectives
• Properly fit and prescribe contact lenses.
• Answer questions and provide advice to the patient community regarding vision and overall ocular health.
• Establish an excellent doctor/patient relationship and trust which will foster a high patient retention rate and build a strong patient base.
• Provide guidance and leadership to fellow staff members and work well in a group setting while fostering a positive work culture.
• Assist in the development of the overall practice through accountability and driving results.
• Align all work-related decisions with our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Conduct all services in accordance with Company protocols and the optometric standard of care.
Key Competencies
• Demonstrates superior emotional intelligence with colleagues and patients.
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with staff members and patients; HIPAA compliant.
• Collaborate with doctors by keeping a finger ‘on the pulse’ of the patient experience.
• Keep current with optometric technology and research to best serve the patients.
• Follows all company policy and procedures to ensure safety and security of the business.
• Proper interpretation and reporting of diagnostic testing including Optos, OCT, VF, topography, pachymetry, retinal and anterior segment photography, punctual plug insertion, corneal and conjunctival