What does an Optometrist do?
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What the job involves
- Perform comprehensive eye exams and vision assessments.
- Diagnose and manage common ocular conditions within your scope of practice.
- Prescribe corrective lenses and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.
- Collaborate with clinic staff as part of an integrated care team.
- Deliver patient-centered care in a structured outpatient setting.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and complete clinical documentation promptly.
- Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
Summed up from 30 recent Optometrist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Optometry 9 in 10 postings
- Contact Lenses 3 in 10 postings
- Patient Scheduling 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 1 in 10 postings
- Quality of Care 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- State Optometry Licensure 3 in 10 postings
- State License 1 in 10 postings
- Multi-State Licensure 1 in 45 postings
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Education asked for
- Associate degree 1 in 135 postings
- Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 8 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
3,325 open Optometrist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California316 open
- Texas244 open
- New York184 open
- Florida182 open
- Pennsylvania160 open
Typical pay $167,500 a year (most between $103k and $172k). See the full salary breakdown