Optometrist, Sign - On Bonus

Company: Sarrell Eye Centers
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: May 9, 2020

Job Description:

Sarrell Dental & Eye Centers is seeking an Optometrist to join our practice in Montgomery, Alabama. We are looking for an Optometrist that loves working with children to join our high-volume practice in the state's capital city. Part and full time opportunities are available. This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Sarrell Dental & Eye Centers are part of DentaQuest's care group, dedicated to expanding access to care in underserved communities throughout the United States. Founded in 2004, the organization treats the dental and optical needs of the state's Medicaid population in 15 locations. Sarrell began offering optometry services to patients in 2006. With the growing need for care and convenience of multiple specialties in one practice, Sarrell Dental & Eye Centers have since grown to provide vision care to patients in 8 communities in Alabama including - Alexander City, Anniston, Athens, Boaz, Clanton, Dothan, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa. Join our committed team of vision care providers as we continue to make a positive impact on the children of Alabama. The Optometrist (Doctor of Optometry), reporting to Optometry Director, will perform routine eye exams. This includes diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the visual system. Job Responsibilities: Conducting routine eye examinations, including visual field tests Diagnose and provide appropriate vision treatment plan to patient including discussion and explanation of treatment plan with patient and/or guardian Educate patients and guardians on the importance of maintaining proper vision health Communicate with the optical technician and/or patient coordinator regarding patient treatment plans Prescribe Medications as necessary and appropriate Execution of proper follow up and continued care of patients involved in multi-step treatment plans, particularly for those patients referred for specialty care Assists in outside specialist referrals Responsible for taking preliminary case history including current medical and ocular conditions and drug allergies. Performs pre-testing with assessment of visual acuities, pupils, eye muscle alignment, visual fields, color vision, depth perception, tonometry, and pupillary distance Instills eye drops for purpose of dilation Makes adjustment to frame and lens position to fit patient's facial structure by heating, shaping or bending frames Repairs damaged frames Use lensometers to determine and /or verify lens prescriptions Years Experience: Less than 1 year Bonus/Commission: Yes

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