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I know this is old news, but some other members may not be aware of Walgreens plan to penetrate the profession. I cut and pasted the below from the AOA OCC.
Optometrist
Walgreens
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Opportunity Information
Post Date: Mar 15, 2011
Availability Date: Immediately Employment Situation: Commission
Location: US - Tennessee - Memphis Opportunity Type: OD: Lease
Practice Information
Practice Name: Walgreens, formerly Ike's Ophthalmology Practice: No
Practice Type: Independent Contractor Age of Practice: 20 years
Practice Area: General Practice/Primary Care No. of Employees: 7
Community Served: City No. of Locations: 1
Diagnostic Analyses: - n/a - No. of Exam Rooms: 1
Practice Dispenses: Frames,Contact Lens Automated Instruments: Threshold Visual Field,Auto Refractor,Auto Keratometer,Video Keratography,Non-Contact Tonometer
Type of Building: - n/a - Diagnostic Instruments: Goldman Tonometer,Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope,Fundus Camera,Anterior Segment Camera,Ultra-Sound A-Scan/B-Scan,Contrast Sensitivity Testing,Photo Slit Lamp,Scanning Laser/Ophthalmoscopy
Assist in Financing? - n/a - Ancillary Instruments: Office Computer,Ophthalmic Lens Finishing,Microbiology Lab Testing,Contact Lens Modification Lab
Opportunity Details
Description
There's a way. Walgreens has something for everyone who wants to build a successful career. Anywhere you go, you'll find supportive co-workers, a positive environment and the tools you need to pursue your interests, grow your skills and advance your career.
With over 7,500 locations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, we're much more than your neighborhood drug store. We're a company of IT professionals, accountants, nurses, pharmacists, retail store staff and more. And each one of us shares common goals – to take our careers further and to expand our position as America's most convenient provider of consumer goods and services, and pharmacy, health and wellness services.
Optometrist (Doctor of Optometry, OD)
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Examine eyes to diagnose vision problems, such as nearsightedness and
farsightedness, and test patients' depth and color perception and ability to
focus and coordinate the eyes
• Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, and provide other treatments,
such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
• Conduct screening tests for glaucoma and other eye diseases and diagnose conditions
caused by systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, referring
patients to other health practitioners as needed.
• Prescribe medication to treat vision problems or eye diseases.
• Encourage preventative measures by promoting nutrition and hygiene
education to patients to minimize the risk of eye disease.
Qualifications
• Doctor of Optometry degree is required
• Maintain Tennessee state license
• Pass the National Board of Examiners in
• Therapeutically certified with a DEA number
• Must enter into a lease agreement with the Walgreens Company for the rented space
• Must obtain phone line
• Responsible for financial and accounting aspect of the space, including automatic credit card handling
• Responsible for maintaining bookkeeping and record keeping
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the office
• If needed, must provide internet capabilities independently
• Must maintain the functionality of all equipment, which is provided
• Must coordinate appointment with Vision Center
• Must have through skill and knowledge in the use of diagnostic devices
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Business acumen, self-discipline, and the ability to communicate and interact with patients
To apply, please forward a resume to [email protected]
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Contact Information
Walgreens
Name: Pat Hedge
Address: 102 Wilmot Road
City: Deerfield
State/Province: Illinois
Zipcode: 60015
Country: United States
Ph: 847-315-4899
FAX: 847-315-8016
Email: [email protected]
Optometrist
Walgreens
View all opportunities from this practice
[ Back to search results ]
Opportunity Information
Post Date: Mar 15, 2011
Availability Date: Immediately Employment Situation: Commission
Location: US - Tennessee - Memphis Opportunity Type: OD: Lease
Practice Information
Practice Name: Walgreens, formerly Ike's Ophthalmology Practice: No
Practice Type: Independent Contractor Age of Practice: 20 years
Practice Area: General Practice/Primary Care No. of Employees: 7
Community Served: City No. of Locations: 1
Diagnostic Analyses: - n/a - No. of Exam Rooms: 1
Practice Dispenses: Frames,Contact Lens Automated Instruments: Threshold Visual Field,Auto Refractor,Auto Keratometer,Video Keratography,Non-Contact Tonometer
Type of Building: - n/a - Diagnostic Instruments: Goldman Tonometer,Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope,Fundus Camera,Anterior Segment Camera,Ultra-Sound A-Scan/B-Scan,Contrast Sensitivity Testing,Photo Slit Lamp,Scanning Laser/Ophthalmoscopy
Assist in Financing? - n/a - Ancillary Instruments: Office Computer,Ophthalmic Lens Finishing,Microbiology Lab Testing,Contact Lens Modification Lab
Opportunity Details
Description
There's a way. Walgreens has something for everyone who wants to build a successful career. Anywhere you go, you'll find supportive co-workers, a positive environment and the tools you need to pursue your interests, grow your skills and advance your career.
With over 7,500 locations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, we're much more than your neighborhood drug store. We're a company of IT professionals, accountants, nurses, pharmacists, retail store staff and more. And each one of us shares common goals – to take our careers further and to expand our position as America's most convenient provider of consumer goods and services, and pharmacy, health and wellness services.
Optometrist (Doctor of Optometry, OD)
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Examine eyes to diagnose vision problems, such as nearsightedness and
farsightedness, and test patients' depth and color perception and ability to
focus and coordinate the eyes
• Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, and provide other treatments,
such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
• Conduct screening tests for glaucoma and other eye diseases and diagnose conditions
caused by systemic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, referring
patients to other health practitioners as needed.
• Prescribe medication to treat vision problems or eye diseases.
• Encourage preventative measures by promoting nutrition and hygiene
education to patients to minimize the risk of eye disease.
Qualifications
• Doctor of Optometry degree is required
• Maintain Tennessee state license
• Pass the National Board of Examiners in
• Therapeutically certified with a DEA number
• Must enter into a lease agreement with the Walgreens Company for the rented space
• Must obtain phone line
• Responsible for financial and accounting aspect of the space, including automatic credit card handling
• Responsible for maintaining bookkeeping and record keeping
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the office
• If needed, must provide internet capabilities independently
• Must maintain the functionality of all equipment, which is provided
• Must coordinate appointment with Vision Center
• Must have through skill and knowledge in the use of diagnostic devices
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Business acumen, self-discipline, and the ability to communicate and interact with patients
To apply, please forward a resume to [email protected]
Contact Details / Apply for this Opportunity
Contact Information
Walgreens
Name: Pat Hedge
Address: 102 Wilmot Road
City: Deerfield
State/Province: Illinois
Zipcode: 60015
Country: United States
Ph: 847-315-4899
FAX: 847-315-8016
Email: [email protected]