(PRI) Associate Optometrist PR - Store 2346

Posted:
9/4/2024, 11:13:47 AM

Location(s):
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, United States ⋅ Puerto Rico, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Provides evidence-based vision care to ensure patient's health and well-being by recommending other treatment options (for example, red eye, LASIK surgery, cataract surgery) using evidence-based care guidelines; performance of pre-testing and recording of results; delivering routine vision care; educating patients and store associates on eye health, including contact lens care, disease state management, and safety factors; recommending appropriate patient follow-up; consulting with other health professionals to prepare and coordinate patient care plans in accordance with optometry scope of practice per state board; providing patients with appropriate referrals, as needed, to ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals; and following up with patient and other health professionals regarding any outstanding diagnostics, tests, or other patient information as needed.

Evaluates patients' health condition across and within the full vision center scope of service (for example, visual acuity, visual function and eye health, keratometry, refraction) to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment by reviewing complete patient medical history information and performing comprehensive eye examinations; examining eyes utilizing observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination, as well as identify signs of vision defects (for example, injury, disease, abnormality); prescribing, fitting, and adjusting eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids; suggesting, ordering, interpreting, and assessing diagnostic tests (for example, glaucoma testing, macular degeneration, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)); providing additional vision treatment (for example, foreign body removal) as necessary; developing treatment plans based on patients' clinical presentation using evidence-based care guidelines and patient preferences; referring patients with medical conditions outside of vision care services to appropriate community providers; and completing documentation of patient history, physical assessment, and treatment plan in a timely manner.

Represents the company in vision care and patient engagement by delivering exceptional customer service through all patient interactions; maintaining and updating patient information in vision center systems (for example, BOSS) in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner; assisting vision center staff (for example, opticians) on best practices and procedures; ensuring adherence to state, local, and federal healthcare regulations and Walmart vision center guidelines; performing administrative and retail tasks for the vision center as necessary (for example, financial transactions, patient registration, retail transactions); and working with internal stakeholders (for example, pharmacist, clinics, store management) and external stakeholders (for example, external health care professionals) to ensure overall coordinated and integrated patient care experience and high quality customer service.

Embraces new equipment technology and advanced instrumentation. This would be essential as we are integrating advanced technology such as digital phoropters, EMR, Maestro (OCT/retinal camera combo).

Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.

Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.

Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Sustainability: Develops actionable plans that promote and support Company sustainability values and goals (for example, energy reduction, waste reduction, sustainable products) across all levels and functions within the area of responsibility (for example, championing Personal Sustainability Practices). Determines and analyzes opportunities for utilizing the PSP framework in daily work activities to help meet Company goals, and develops and supports sustainability programs that produce positive business results. Creates an environment where Managers and Associates are engaged in Company sustainability efforts through clear communication, personal example, and appropriate reinforcement. Presents the benefits of new sustainability initiatives to community partners, helping them to understand Company sustainability values, efforts, and goals and giving them up-to date information that applies to their situation and function. Integrates social, economic, and environmental factors (for example, community recycling programs, water conservation efforts) that facilitate outreach to community leaders and adoption of common sustainability priorities for the area of responsibility.

Associate Engagement: Develops programs and strategies to champion and support the grass roots process and Associate ideas and feedback throughout the year. Focuses on increasing Associate engagement through the year and supports Managers in achieving expected outcomes from action plans implemented based on Associate Opinion Survey results. Analyzes and identifies business issues adversely affecting Associate health and well-being, and develops programs to eliminate or minimize their negative impact. Contributes to the culture by identifying and implementing specific practices that will encourage Associates to continually improve their performance. Creates forums throughout the year that encourage sharing of information and evaluates this information to develop processes and improvements to promote Associate engagement and organizational success.

Diversity: Identifies up and coming and high-performing talent, including diverse talent, provides for accelerated development opportunities, and ensures direct reports do the same. Demonstrates awareness and value of diverse teams by creating and maintaining an environment of objectivity, open communication, and respect. Implements and supports strategies and initiatives that attract, retain, and build high-performing, diverse and inclusive teams. Actively supports formal diversity goal requirements.

Strategy: Think and Act Strategically Creates: strategies for own organization that align with the company's strategies and lead to the achievement of business priorities. Pursues initiatives, investments, and opportunities that fit with and support company strategies. Assesses deliverables against leading industry practices and implements plans that leverage company advantages. Works through different strategic options and determines their intended and unintended implications, and applies to business planning. Social Responsibility and Reputation: Promote Reputation and

Social Responsibility: Proactively leads volunteer activities, programs, and initiatives in order to improve the community. Seeks and maintains external relationships and alliances, strengthening the company's impact on and reputation in the community. Serves as a credible spokesperson, representative, and sponsor of the company to the public and the community.

Talent: Assess and Improve Talent: Develops talent and replacement plans for own organization that increase effectiveness, build diversity, and enhance bench strength. Identifies, utilizes, and integrates associates' strengths to produce improved results. Creates an environment where people processes (for example, performance management, development) are used effectively to improve associate performance and achieve desired results throughout own organization. Mentors, guides, and sponsors the development of key talent.

Build Relationships: Build Internal and External Relationships: Builds and sustains trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances across functional, organizational, and geographical boundaries to achieve goals. Sponsors initiatives and programs that promote respect for, interest in, and support of associates. Ensures associates are treated in an accepting, respectful manner.

Judgment: Make Sound Judgments: Uses objective financial and business analyses to evaluate the returns and risks of business choices. Analyzes and integrates trends and patterns to determine the root causes of problems and identify solutions. Evaluates short- and long-term implications of decisions. Accurately forecasts growth, costs, and business challenges.

Customer/Member Centered: Promote a Customer/Member-Focused Environment: Creates and maintains an environment that provides customers/members with desired products, services, and experiences. Combines experience, insight, and data to determine how to best exceed customer/member needs. Develops and implements initiatives, practices, and plans to capitalize on customer/member-focused growth and improvement opportunities. Ensures the removal of barriers to delivering exceptional customer/member value, service, and support.

Execution and Results: Optimize Execution and Results: Uses the advantage of company size, internal and external resources, and talent to achieve success. Creates an environment where associates are held accountable for achieving goals and results. Applies broad, cross-functional knowledge and resources to produce results that best fit the company strategy. Prioritizes and balances time, actions, resources, and initiatives to ensure accomplishment of critical results. Makes sure desired change initiatives and priorities are implemented appropriately.

Planning and Improvement: Advocate Planning and Continuous Improvement: Sets and communicates clear and aligned goals, monitors progress, and ensures leaders in own organization do the same. Develops and implements plans and practices to ensure others have the information, resources, implementation time, and talent needed to succeed. Develops and upgrades work assignments and processes to accomplish goals across functions, organizations, and geographies, where appropriate. Sponsors continuous improvement and elimination of non-value-added work. Embraces, values, and implements diverse perspectives and ideas.

Influence and Communicate: Inspire Commitment: Develops and communicates logical, convincing justifications, including lessons learned, that build commitment and support for one's perspectives and initiatives. Builds diverse, high-performing teams that accomplish organizational changes, goals, and priorities. Ensures strategies, change initiatives, and competitive information are communicated in clear and compelling ways. Listens to, leverages, and promotes the diverse ideas, perspectives, and contributions of others across the business.

Ethics and Compliance: Promote Ethics and Compliance: Builds and sustains an environment where adherence to and reinforcement of the highest standards of integrity and ethics are the norm. Identifies opportunities and takes action to enhance compliance. Ensures associates receive the communication and instruction needed to act in accordance with policies and procedures.

Adaptability: Demonstrate Adaptability: Demonstrates resourcefulness and resilience in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity. Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities (for example, seeking out training, learning from experience, researching best practices). Seeks exposure to new ideas and perspectives. Sponsors programs and initiatives to improve adaptability and continuous learning capabilities in own organization.

En Sam’s Club, ofrecemos un salario competitivo, así como bonos basados en el desempeño y otros grandes beneficios para una mente, cuerpo y cartera más felices.

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- Los beneficios de salud incluyen cobertura médica, de visión y dental.

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- Los beneficios financieros incluyen 401(k), compra de acciones y seguro de vida pagado por la compañía.

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- Los beneficios de tiempo libre pagado incluyen PTO, licencia parental, licencia de cuidado familiar, duelo, servicio como jurado y votación. También recibirás PTO que se puede usar para vacaciones, licencia por enfermedad, días festivos u otros fines. La cantidad que recibes depende de la clasificación de tu trabajo y la duración de tu empleo. Cumplirá o superará los requisitos de las leyes de licencia por enfermedad pagada, cuando corresponda.

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Para obtener información sobre la toma de fuerza, consulte https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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- Otros beneficios incluyen discapacidad a corto y largo plazo, Membresía de Sam's Club, Pago de Licencia Militar, reembolso de gastos de adopción y subrogación, beneficios de fertilidad y más.

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Live Better U es un programa de beneficios educativos pagado por la compañía para asociados de tiempo completo y de tiempo parcial en las instalaciones de Walmart y Sam's Club. Los programas van desde la finalización de la escuela preparatoria hasta los títulos de licenciatura, incluido el Aprendizaje del Idioma Inglés y certificaciones de corto plazo. La matrícula, los libros y las tarifas son pagados en su totalidad por Walmart.

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Los requisitos de elegibilidad se aplican a algunos beneficios y pueden depender de la clasificación de tu trabajo y la duración de tu empleo. Los beneficios están sujetos a cambios y pueden estar sujetos a un plan específico o a los términos del programa.

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Para obtener información sobre los beneficios y la elegibilidad, consulta One.Walmart en One.Walmart (en inglés).

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El rango salarial anual para este puesto es $100,000.00-$200,000.00

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La compensación adicional incluye bonos anuales o trimestrales por desempeño.

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At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet!

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- Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage

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- Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance

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- Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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- Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Sam’s Club Membership, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits, and more.

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Live Better U is a company 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.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$200,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...

Carr #2 Sector La Virgencita Inter, Toa Baja, PR 00949-0000, United States of America