Optometrist Job in Boone, NC. | Join a private, doctor owned ophthalmology practice. | Large, Growing Group. | Patients love this practice and so will you!
Optometrist Job in Boone, NC. | Join a private, doctor owned ophthalmology practice. | Large, Growing Group. | Patients love this practice and so will you!
“I joined this practice because of the talented surgeons and the reviews my patients gave after visiting this team for surgical care. Patients always raved about how kind the staff were to them and how they felt listened to. I wanted to work for a company whose number one focus was patient care and one who worked well with local O.D.s. Working for this group has been such a great pleasure and has allowed me to grow even more as an OD. The team we have is top notch and I always feel heard and appreciated by the leadership team. I just wish I had found this opportunity sooner!” - Optometrist on staff.
Our successful, private, large Ophthalmology / Optometry group, located in Hickory, NC, is a quality focused practice searching for a collaborative, skilled Optometrist for our Boone, NC office. Since 1969, we have been serving multiple communities by achieving exemplary clinical outcomes and providing unparalleled experiences for patients, employees, and families.
The incoming optometrist will have the opportunity to be mentored by seasoned surgeons who provide world-class care in their community. Our highly trained team of thirteen board certified ophthalmologists includes seven fellowship trained sub-specialists. Services and specialties include comprehensive eye care, cataracts, glaucoma, refractive procedures (iLASIK), corneal disorders, retinal disorders, pediatric vision disorders, oculo-facial plastics (functional and aesthetic services) and optical.
Our organization provides services in four North Carolina locations: Hickory, Lenoir, Boone, Lincolnton, and a 3 OR Surgery Center within its 92,000 square foot Hickory building. Patients receive the ultimate in state-of -the-art ophthalmic services.
Highlights Include:
- Excellent Base salary + Bonus
- High volume medical and primary optometry
- Less retail
- Monday-Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Workweek
- Generous benefits:
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday pay
- CME Days
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k + Profit Sharing
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Fully trained COA support with scribes available for all providers
- Outstanding mentors & teammates
Boone, NC is in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to Appalachian State University. Boone is a beautiful location with plenty of outdoor activities; great hiking, skiing and more. Western North Carolina offers tremendous diversity within driving distance, including the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains with several ski resorts, gorgeous hiking trails and views, both NC and SC beaches, and large metropolitan cities such as Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Asheville.
Education And Experience
- Doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree.
- North Carolina Optometry Board license
- Preferred completion of a one-year ACOE accredited residency program
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a practicing Optometrist (preferred)
Essentials Skills And Abilities
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge and skills of optometry essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position. Demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations including visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometry, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit lam examination, lensometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and other relevant examination components.
- Demonstrated ability to perform subjective refractions for ophthalmology patients.
- Skilled at providing directions, instructions, information, and guidance to less experienced staff members.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with staff, physicians, and members of our healthcare community.
- Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough routine eye exams.
- Perform pre- and post-operative checks.
- Identify patients' visual acuity, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
- Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
- Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.
- Refer patients with ocular pathology and/or surgical needs to ophthalmologists as indicated
- Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.
- Promote eye health by teaching patients proper eye care techniques.
- Identify and assess eye defects and diseases commensurate with skills and scope of practice.
- Record all diagnosis and treatment plans, including referrals and therapeutic prescriptions.
- Perform some administrative duties as required.
CONTACT: To learn more about this great Optometrist opportunity, reach out to Drew Caldwell at OjO, Ophthalmology jobs Online: Drew@ojonline.net. All inquiries are confidential.
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