Optometrist - Ora
Andover, MA
About the Job
Please note that this role is not for a position at Ora, Inc. This role is for a position at the company Andover Eye Associates, which is a close working partner of Ora, Inc.
Position Title: Optometrist
Location: Andover, Massachusetts
The Role:
Andover Eye is seeking a talented, energetic, and highly engaged Optometrist. This position will take a leading role in patient care and collaborate closely with ophthalmologists at the practice. The main responsibilities entail performing exams on patients and co-managing patient care.
What You'll Do:
- Perform comprehensive routine exams and refractions which may include contact lens fitting, evaluations, and renewals.
- Perform general screening eye exams for diseases such, but not limited to, diabetic eye disease, age related macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eye, blepharitis, allergy, Meibomian gland dysfunction, cataract, etc.
- Co-managing care with ophthalmologists as needed (general, cornea, retina, glaucoma and ocular plastic specialists)
- Be active particularly in specific screening for dry eye, blepharitis, allergy, and AMD patients
- Managing emergency exams as needed.
- Other medical management may be required.
What We Look For:
- Experience needed for the Role:
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited optometry school
- Valid Massachusetts optometry license
- Additional Skills and Attributes:
- Prior experience in either pediatric exam or low vision exam
- Must be able to thrive in a high-volume practice (1 patient every 20 minutes with 1 tech support)
- Performing eye exams in Spanish is a plus.
- Knowledge of the intricacies of vision plans preferred.
What We Offer:
- Well Being: Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
- Time Off: Accrue up to 18 paid days off each year.
- Financial: Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.
- Employee Assistance Program: No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
- Career Development Opportunities:Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time employees of Andover Eye working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Ora is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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