Optometrist jobs in Tucson, AZ

We are currently seeking a licensed Optometrist in Tucson, Arizona. We are a growing company with a mission to enhance private practice optometry. We offer an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with a 4% match, in addition to a competitive salary.

Job Description

The Optometrist will use their clinical and people skills to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. This role is responsible for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries by analyzing vision tests, identifying sight problems, and prescribing corrective lenses and eyeglasses.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams.
• Diagnose and assist in the treatment of ocular disease.
• Prescribe corrective lenses.
• Prescribe medications to treat ocular diseases and disorders.
• Promote healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
• Maintain detailed patient records regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress.
• Handle eyecare emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
• Valid state license to practice optometry
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A keen sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
• Customer-service orientation with excellent people skills

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

Working conditions include those typically seen in a practice environment; On-site, inside of our practices (no remote work available). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Company

Lumina Vision Partners is building a nationwide network of doctor-centric, patient-focused optometric practices, allowing independent optometrists to deliver the finest patient care. We offer innovative solutions to ambitious and forward-thinking optometrists looking to join a larger network or provide seamless transition and patient continuity for optometrists seeking to realize the value of their practices before retirement. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package available on the 1st of the month after hire for full-time staff.

At Lumina, our goal is to hire, retain, and grow talented team members that are passionate about providing the highest quality patient care. Our Core Values, what we expect of each other, are:

• Integrity: Put the Patient and the Practice first. Do what you say you'll do. Be consistent and fair.
• Accountability: Own the outcome. Finish what you start. Blame no one.
• Positive: "How do we get to Yes?" mindset. Believe the best of people. Believe you can succeed.
• Proactive: Anticipate future problems. Think critically. Take action and help others.
• Embrace Change: Accept what you can't control. Learn and try new things. Persevere through setbacks.

Our mission: To enhance private practice optometry by providing premier management services that support the highest quality patient care. Claims management, Payroll, HR, Accounting, Scheduling – these are a few of the services we offer so our optometrists can get back to providing high quality patient care.