at Pearle Vision in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION: We are seeking a Full Time Optometrist to join our team at this locally owned Pearle Vision franchise. We are located just north of Lawrence on North Clark St. We opened a brand new location on March 2019 and have grown quickly in the past five years. We believe in great patient care and providing the doctors time to build a rapport with their patients. Our current hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sundays. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct eye exams using optometric equipment including a digital phoropter and general diagnostic interpretation. * Diagnose and treat ocular disease. * Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids. * Recommend appropriate patient follow-up and care options. * Answer questions and provide advice to patients regarding vision and optical issues. * Deliver outstanding customer service through all patient interactions. * Direct staff and assist in the development of the overall practice. * Record results of visits in electronic charts. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: * Applied understanding of general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients of diverse backgrounds * Excellent customer service skills * Ability to maintain patient confidentiality * General computer proficiency * Demonstrated problem solving skills and multitasking ability EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program * Active state optometry license * Valid CPR certificate You should consider us for your next place of employment. We are locally owned and operated by an optician with a passion for great patient care. If you are interested in this position, you can email your resume to pearlevisionandersonville@gmail.com with subject “Full Time Optometrist”.