Supportive multi-doctor medical private practice seeks full-time optometrist in the Green Mountains
Middlebury Eye Associates, Inc.
Application
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Posted: 21-Nov-24
Location: Middlebury, Vermont
Type: Full Time
Salary: $124,600-$150,000
Categories:
Optometrist
Optometry
Salary Details:
Other benefits include: license reimbursement, yearly Continued education stipend, DEA license reimbursement, life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, PTO, paid parental leave, Vermont optometric association dues, retirement plans, and more!
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 802
Middlebury Eye Associates has been serving the community of Vermont with quality care for over 30 years. As the leading Optometrists in our community, we take pride in providing personalized vision care tailored to our patients' needs. We offer primary eye services such as comprehensive eye exams, contact lens services, eyewear, medical treatments, and emergency eye care. Approximately 40% of the services we offer are vision exams and 60% are related to medical diagnosis and treatments. Our patient population includes all ages.
We are a dedicated team who works together on creating a warm atmosphere where each of our team members feels supported by one another. Our team currently consists of 6 experienced Optometrists, 2 opticians, 7 technicians/front desk staff/jack-of-all trades, and 1 office manager. This team is the best we've ever had and we are seeking an optometrist to add to our ever improving team. Our technicians handle all pre-testing, history, and initial data entry so our Optometrists are able to fully focus on patient care. On average, our Optometrists perform about 9 comprehensive exams per day with 3-4 brief office visits/problem focused visits. Our practice has 4 fully equipped exam lanes and state-of-the-art technology:
Humphrey visual fields
Zeiss OCT
Anterior photography
Optos
Autorefractor/Topographer
Middlebury, which is located in Addison County, is considered one of the best places to live in Vermont. There are many outdoor activities to keep you active such as hiking, skiing, biking and more. Residents of the community are only a driving distance away from Montreal, Boston, and New York making it easy for a weekend getaway. The high rated public schools make it the perfect place for families to live too.
Optometrist Job Duties & Responsibilities
We are searching for a talented OD to join our growing practice! You'll use your clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. The ideal Optometrist candidate is someone who is personable, entrepreneurial, and caring. Candidates with experience treating Glaucoma is definitely a plus! But not required. Our team of experienced professionals will provide mentorship and training to help develop your clinical skills.
This is a full-time opportunity!
Your regular duties will include:
Perform comprehensive eye exams
Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease
Prescribe corrective lenses
Provide pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients
Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients
Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress using EHR
Handle eye emergencies
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
Valid Vermont state license to practice optometry
Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
Customer-service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills
Middlebury Eye Associates, Inc. has been a leading provider of eye care and eye wear for families in Vermont for over 30 years. Our experienced doctors offer comprehensive eye exams and can diagnose and treat a wide array of eye diseases, conditions and problems. We also offer emergency eye care, contact lens services and eye wear. We pride ourselves on providing a personalized vision care solution for each of our patients.