Position Summary...
A Walmart Associate Optometrist is the clinical partner to the Vision Center Manager, and core to our mission of advancing eyecare affordably for everyone.
What you'll do...
How Youll Make An Impact
Provide evidencebased 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
Deliver routine vision care using evidencebased care guidelinesEducate patients and store associates on eye health including contact lens care disease state management and safety factors
Consult with other health professionals to prepare patient care plans observing optometry scope of practice per state board How Youll Make An Impact
Embraces new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation This would be essential as we are integrating advanced technology such as digital phoropters EMR Maestro OCTretinal camera combo
What youll bring Doctoral degree in Optometry OD from accredited optometry school Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice EMREHR experience Eagerness to embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation Experience in Treating and managing ocular disease
Manages Optical Operations Stays current on changes in optical procedures ideas and processes and shares the information and ideas with associates and managers Ensures adherence to proper policies and procedures for advising on merchandise and filling prescriptions Ensures optical operations are aligned with company and regulatory standards for prescriptions and claims doctor and optician certificationslicensure and associate training Guides associates and supports managers on how to address customer and member concerns and merchandise defects Meets with managers doctors and associates to identify and discuss any concerns and issues related to the business and to share information related to new initiatives Effectively recruits doctors in partnership with Market Directors
Quality Patient CareFacility Creates a culture of patient care safety and accuracy Communicates clear expectations regarding quality of care and patient safety Ensures others are held accountable for following standard operating procedures SOP and achieving expected quality and patient safety goals Ensures counseling providing information related to the health service provided occurs on new therapy new items and as requested by patients or required by practice or state regulations including appropriate documentation Analyzes and identifies areas of improvement needed and implements intervention steps to improve team knowledge and focus on patient safety and risk reduction Promotes reporting and transparency of errors whether actual or patient perceived Writes timely and effective plans of action focused on identification and correction of root cause
Compliance Focused ExecutionFacility Creates and fosters an environment centered on health care compliance execution Actively communicates trains and guides the processes for completion and followup on compliance initiatives to associates within Health and Wellness and other associates as applicable to the respective health care business Implements compliance initiatives and priorities and monitors compliance execution by others Ensures appropriate operational execution of billing procedures HIPAA compliance adherence and standard operating procedures SOP Utilizes auditing processes to identify compliance issues and implement processes for improvement
At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-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 annual salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $200,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Primary Location...
2021 E Independence St, Springfield, MO 65804-3748, United States of America
