(USA) Associate Optometrist - Walmart

Position Summary...

It's time to see optometry through a new lens. Walmart is revolutionizing
healthcare and this your chance to be part of it. A Walmart Associate
Optometrist is the clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager, and core to
our mission of advancing eyecare affordably for everyone.

About The Optometry Team

We're looking for someone that shows autonomy and will forge the way to be a
trusted part of the community, operating the business as if it were your own.
The Vision Center is fast-paced and equipped with the resources and technology
you need to succeed. Your biggest tool? The ability to authentically connect
with our patients, as they turn to Walmart for trusted expertise.

What You'll Do...

Provides 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) 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 follow-up; 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 and patient
preferences; referring patients with medical conditions outside of vision care
services to appropriate community providers; and completing documentation of
patient history, physical assessment, and treatment plan in a timely manner.
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.
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.
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
non-compliance; 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.
Embraces new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation. This would be
essential as we are integrating advanced technology such as digital phoropters,
EMR, Maestro (OCT/retinal camera combo). Key Skills: Optometry, Patient
Evaluation, Customer Service, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical History
Documentation

Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and
experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and
connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all
associates to thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent

Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships
communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence

Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring
others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments

Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity
ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our
culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming
a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers
members and the world around us

Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble
selfaware honest fair and transparent

Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer
first

Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information
balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the
teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders

Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated
risks and demonstrates courage and resilience 

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Complex Structure (based on external factors that create challenges)

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If
none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school. Licensed
optometrist in good standing in state of practice.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If
none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Completion of a post-graduate year one (PGY-1) in area of emphasis (for example,
family practice, low vision care, pediatric or geriatric optometry, ocular
disease.

Primary Location...

8301 N CHURCH RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64158-1106, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace
and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on
the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe