Optometrist

In 2024 Berkeley Eye Center was recognized for the 12th time as one of Houston's Top Workplaces by the Houston Chronicle!

Berkeley Eye Center has been a Houston Vision Care Leader since 1959. With 26 clinics and 3 surgery centers staffed by more 660 employees, we cover the Greater Houston area & Corpus Christi providing a wide variety of vision care services.

We are currently looking for an Optometrist for the following Full-Time position:

Lake Jackson: This position provides Optometrist coverage for a MD/OD office. Routine eye care plus co-management with BEC ophthalmologists. The location is well-established in the area with strong community connections.

Responsibilities include analyzing vision tests, identifying sight problems and prescribing corrective lenses and eyeglasses. To be successful in this role, you should have attention to detail and be able to treat all kinds of patients with kindness and discretion, from young children to the elderly. Note: To be considered for this position, you need to be a licensed Optometrist in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests
• Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism and glaucoma
• Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses
• Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
• Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients

Skills

• Work experience as an Optometrist
• In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects
• Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer
• The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly
• Attention to detail
• Degree in Optometry

Work Schedule:
Position is 5-days a week/ No Weekends.

Berkeley Eye Center's culture is one of hard work & fun with core values of kindness, flexibility & integrity. We are real people making a real difference.

At Berkeley Eye Center we stay committed to having a staff that is dedicated to providing our patients with the finest in eye care. We value individuals who are upbeat, dependable, skilled & flexible in their work. In return we offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and offers opportunities to develop professionally.

For more info on Berkeley Eye Center including our locations we encourage you to visit: berkeleyeye.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Texas Optometry License (Required)

Work Location: In person