Walmart Canada · 2 days ago
(USA) Associate Optometrist - Walmart #2502
Latrobe, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWalmart is revolutionizing healthcare and this your chance to be part of it. The Associate Optometrist will provide evidence-based vision care, recommend and prescribe treatment options, and educate patients and store associates on eye health while managing optical operations.
DeliveryRetailShopping
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence
Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments
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
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent
Delivers results while putting the customer first
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
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience
Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses new technologies and skills and supports others through change
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from accredited optometry school
Licensed optometrist in good standing in state of practice
EMR/EHR experience
Eagerness to embrace new equipment, technology, and advanced instrumentation
Experience in treating and managing ocular disease
Benefits
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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-18
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2025-12-03
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