Associate Optometrist

Position Summary It’s time to see optometry through a new lens. Walmart is revolutionizing healthcare and this is 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 eye care 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 Provide evidence‑based vision care to ensure patient health and wellbeing by recommending and prescribing medications and other treatment options, e.g., red eye, LASIK surgery, cataract surgery. Deliver routine vision care using evidence‑based care guidelines. Educate 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. Embrace new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation (digital phoropters, EMR Maestro, OCT/retinal camera combo). Doctoral degree in Optometry (OD) from an 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. Manages optical operations. Stays current on changes in optical procedures, ideas and processes and shares the information 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 certifications/licensure, and associate training. Guides associates and supports managers on how to address customer/members concerns and merchandise defects. Meets with managers/doctors/associates to identify and discuss any concerns/issues related to business and to share information about 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 SOP and achieving expected quality and patient safety goals. Ensures counseling with appropriate documentation for new therapy/items as requested or required by practice or state regulations. 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; writes timely plans of action focused on identifying and correcting root cause. Creates and fosters an environment centered on health‑care compliance execution. Actively communicates, trains and guides processes for completion and follow‑up on compliance initiatives. Implements compliance initiatives and priorities and monitors compliance execution by others. Ensures appropriate operational execution of billing procedures, HIPAA compliance adherence and SOP. Utilizes auditing processes to identify compliance issues and implement processes for improvement. Embraces differences, creates a workplace of belonging, supports talent. Builds strong, trusting relationships; motivates and influences. Mentors others, recognizes contributions. Maintains high standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Acts selflessly, consistently humble, self‑aware, honest, fair and transparent. Delivers results, putting the customer first. Makes decisions based on reliable information, balances short‑ and long‑term priorities. Strives for excellence: curiosity, learning, calculated risk‑taking and resilience. Drives continuous improvements, uses new technology and skills, and supports others through change. Benefits 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 PTO Notice. 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. Compensation 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) Primary Location 8000 Academy Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111‑1159, 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 and productive work environment. Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer‑By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity—unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions—while being inclusive of all people. #J-18808-Ljbffr