(USA) Associate Optometrist (Part-Time) - Walmart at Walmart

Quincy, Illinois, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school
  • Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice
  • EMR/EHR experience
  • Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation
  • Experience in treating and managing ocular disease

Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based vision care to ensure patient's health and well-being by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options (for example, red eye, LASIK surgery, cataract surgery)
  • Deliver routine vision care using evidence-based care guidelines
  • Educate patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors
  • Recommend appropriate patient follow-up
  • Consult with other health professionals to prepare and coordinate patient care plans in accordance with optometry scope of practice per state board
  • Provide patients with appropriate referrals, as needed, to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals
  • Follow up with patient and other health professionals regarding any outstanding diagnostics, tests, or other patient information as needed
  • Evaluate patients' health condition across and within the full vision center scope of service (for example, visual acuity, visual function and eye health, keratometry, refraction) to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment by reviewing complete patient medical history information and performing comprehensive eye examinations
  • Examine eyes utilizing observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination, as well as identify signs of vision defects (for example, injury, disease, abnormality)
  • Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids
  • Suggest, order, interpret, and assess diagnostic tests (for example, glaucoma testing, macular degeneration, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT))
  • Provide additional vision treatment

Skills

Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
Licensed Optometrist
EMR/EHR
Ocular Disease Management
Vision Care
Patient Education
Contact Lens Care

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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