Berkeley Eye Center, a private ophthalmology/optometry group with 25 locations and 540+ team members seeks experienced Optometrists to join our team. 

Our staff includes 18 ophthalmologists and 33 therapeutic optometrists. We offer services ranging from retina, glaucoma and plastics to cataract & refractive surgery to routine vision care in major metropolitan areas and small Texas towns in SE Texas. In addition to 25 clinics we operate 3 ambulatory surgery center &  6 LASIK Centers 

Job description

Berkeley Eye Center has been a Houston Vision Care Leader since 1959. With 25 locations (including 3 cataract surgery centers and and more 540 staff members we cover the greater Houston area & Corpus Christi providing a wide variety of vision care services.

We are currently looking for Optometrists for the following Full-Time opportunities:

Floater Optometrist: This position has been created to cover for vacations, medical leaves and busy schedules. This position will require frequent travel to a multitude of offices. This opportunity is expected to serve as a gateway to position at one location, most likely in an Ophthalmic/Optometric environment.

Sugar Land /Central Houston: This position will provide OD care in two of our MD/OD offices. Routine vision care, surgical post-ops and co-management with our ophthalmologists.

NE Houston Area: This position will provide vision care at two of our smaller locations. One of these locations does provide some ophthalmic services as well.

Responsibilities include analyzing vision tests, identifying sight problems and prescribing corrective lenses and eyeglasses. To be successful in this role, you should have attention to detail and be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from young children to the elderly. Note that to be considered for this position, you need to be a licensed Optometrist in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
• Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
• Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
• Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients

Skills

• Work experience as an Optometrist
• In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
• Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
• The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
• Attention to detail
• Degree in Optometry

Work Schedule:
Each position is 5-days a week. Floater Optometrist position will likely include Saturdays.

Berkeley Eye Center is Houston's most recognized eyecare practice as one of the Houston Chronicle's Top Workplaces. Our culture is one of hard work & fun with core values of kindness, flexibility & integrity. We are real people making a real difference.

In addition to a competitive wage we offer full-time staff a wide array of benefits and growth opportunities. For more info on Berkeley Eye Center including our locations we encourage you to visit: berkeleyeye.com

Berkeley Eye Center has been treating the vision care needs of those in the Greater Houston area for over 60 years successfully blending the services offered by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to give our patients an experience of excellence.

Services range from general ophthalmology and routine eye exams to high volume in surgical (Cataract & LASIK) in our own surgery centers. We also offer specialty care with retina, cornea, glaucoma and plastics.

The doctors of Berkeley Eye Center are considered leaders and are expected to embrace and be a role model of a culture that values kindness, teamwork, integrity & flexibility. Ideal candidates for this position are Texas-licensed optometrists with 2+ years of experience in a medical practice setting (will consider those who experience has been more retail environment).