À propos de ce poste Optometrist (Northeast Eye Care Center) - Columbia, SC chez VSP Vision
Why you should apply
“Your Family Eye Care is Our Main Focus” is the motto of Northeast Eye Care Center—a well-established private practice committed to providing quality, comprehensive eye care in a friendly and professional environment. Whether you’re a well-rounded Optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, we invite you to apply!
Home to the state’s capital and the University of South Carolina, Columbia is the second-largest city in the state and is known as one of the best places to live. This region provides its residents a unique opportunity for relaxed and convenient living with the amenities of big city life nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy countless activities, including biking, hiking, rafting, fly fishing, camping, and golfing, to name a few—plus, there are two beautiful freshwater lakes to explore—Lake Murry and Lake Wateree. In addition, its proximity to some of South Carolina’s most visited destinations—Charlotte, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and other fascinating cities makes it an ideal choice to practice and a prime location to live.
About Northeast Eye Care Center
Northeast Eye Care Center was acquired by Dr. Benjamin Ondersma in 2014, followed by Camden Eye Care 2021. The practice offers primary care, diabetic eye care, management for glaucoma, cataracts, and ocular surface diseases. Also, the practice provides contact lens services and fittings for hard-to-fit contacts. As the practice is expanding, the team is looking for an additional Optometrist to join a team of nine employees and continue to provide the world-class service patients know and expect.
The professionals at Northeast Eye Care Center take a one-on-one approach to provide patient-centric care. The practice is well-appointed with automated optical equipment and behind-the-scenes functional technology, including autorefractors, OCT, OPTOS, and Humphry Visual Field. Cloud-based technology is utilized to manage electronic health records and establishes a baseline of patients’ ocular health. The optical boutique offers customers the latest designs in fashion eyewear, including new luxury frames, at affordable prices. Plus, the Opticians offer personalized services to help patients select the perfect pair of glasses to complement lifestyles.
About the opening
Northeast Eye Care Center is seeking a full-time Optometrist who always strives to provide exceptional patient care to enrich the quality of patients’ lives. You’ll practice at least three days a week to provide comprehensive eye care for all patients—approximately two to three patients are cared for hourly, with the first appointment beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the last appointment at 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and holidays. A candidate who has a great personality and is willing to provide fill-in care at Camden Eye Care Center, located 35 miles from Columbia, will be a fantastic addition to the practice. For the right Optometrist, a future partnership or ownership opportunity may be available.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patient health and safety. The ideal candidate will be honest, responsible, service-oriented, community-involved, and willing to integrate new techniques and innovations that improve patient care and services. As a valued team member, your dedication and contributions will directly impact the long-term success of Northeast Eye Care Center.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Optometry license in the state of South Carolina
- New graduates welcome to apply
Northeast Eye Care Center is offering the following benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401k with company match
- Future partnership or ownership opportunity
- Additional benefits negotiable
To learn more about this role, you can find their practice at http://www.midlandseyecarecenters.com or apply today!
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This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role.
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