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Vision Care Professional
Represents the company in vision care and patient engagement by delivering exceptional customer service through all patient interactions maintaining and updating patient information in vision center systems for example BOSS in a timely accurate and confidential manner assisting vision center staff for example opticians on best practices and procedures ensuring adherence to state local and federal healthcare regulations and Walmart vision center guidelines performing administrative and retail tasks for the vision center as necessary for example financial transactions patient registration retail transactions and working with internal stakeholders for example pharmacist clinics store management and external stakeholders for example external health care professionals to ensure overall coordinated and integrated patient care experience and high quality customer service.
Provides evidence-based vision care to ensure patients health and wellbeing by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options for example red eye LASIK surgery cataract surgery using evidence-based care guidelines delivering routine vision care educating patients and store associates on eye health including contact lens care disease state management and safety factors recommending appropriate patient followup consulting with other health professionals to prepare and coordinate patient care plans in accordance with optometry scope of practice per state board providing patients with appropriate referrals as needed to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals and following up with patient and other health professionals regarding any outstanding diagnostics tests or other patient information as needed.
Evaluates 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 examining 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 prescribing fitting and adjusting eyeglasses contact lenses and other vision aids suggesting ordering interpreting and assessing diagnostic tests for example glaucoma testing macular degeneration Optical Coherence Tomography OCT providing additional vision treatment for example foreign body removal as necessary developing treatment plans based on patients clinical presentation using evidence-based care guidelines.
Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementing business strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.
Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruiting selecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas.
At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet! -Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage -Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance -Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see - Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $64.90 - $96.15* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school. Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice.
Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
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