Entry Level Clinical Optometrist Jobs
New grad clinical optometrist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship hours or a focused residency often matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Retail, with employers like MyEyeDr., Warby Parker, and Vision Service Plan hiring at this level now.
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Description:
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Optometrist.
Location: Layton Antelope B
Hours: Full-time
Job Summary
The Optometrist is responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services, including the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision problems and ocular conditions. This position performs eye examinations, prescribes corrective lenses, evaluates ocular health, and provides appropriate treatment and patient education. The Optometrist collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The following duties are representative of the primary responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, refractive errors, and overall ocular health.
- Diagnose and manage vision problems, eye diseases, and other ocular conditions within the authorized scope of practice.
- Prescribe corrective lenses, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, based on patient needs.
- Prescribe appropriate therapeutic medications and treatments as permitted by applicable licensing requirements.
- Develop and recommend appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
- Educate patients regarding eye health, corrective lenses, contact lens care, treatment recommendations, and preventive practices.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Refer patients for additional evaluation or specialized treatment when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with established documentation standards.
- Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and awareness of advancements in optometric care.
- Follow applicable clinical standards, patient safety practices, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the authorized scope of practice.
Requirements
Education
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution
- Successful completion of applicable national board examinations required for licensure.
Experience
- Previous experience in optometry or a related clinical setting preferred
Other Requirements
- Current, valid license to practice optometry in the State of Utah.
- Ability to maintain applicable licensure and continuing education requirements.
- Proficiency in computer applications and electronic documentation systems.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with business necessity
Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of optometric principles, clinical practices, and standards of patient care.
- Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and common visual disorders.
- Understanding of diagnostic procedures, treatment methods, and therapeutic medications used in optometric care.
- Knowledge of corrective lens prescriptions, contact lens fitting, and vision correction techniques.
- Understanding of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
- Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, HIPAA requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Skills
- Proficiency in performing comprehensive eye examinations and interpreting diagnostic findings.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Proficiency in utilizing ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, electronic health records, and computer-based applications.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in clinical documentation.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to maintain quality care in a busy clinical environment.
Competencies/Abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism.
- The above abilities may be demonstrated with or without reasonable accommodation
Equipment Operated
- Standard ophthalmic and optometric examination equipment, including slit lamps, ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, phoropters, tonometers, and visual acuity testing instruments.
- Automated refractors, lensometers, and other diagnostic equipment used in vision assessment.
- Specialized ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field analyzers, and retinal imaging systems, as available and appropriate to assigned duties.
- Computers, electronic health record systems, and standard office equipment.
Work Environment
- Work is primarily performed in a medical clinic or ophthalmology practice setting.
- Frequent interaction with patients, physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other occupational hazards associated with direct patient care.
- Requires adherence to established infection prevention, safety, and personal protective equipment protocols.
- May involve a fast-paced clinical environment requiring the management of multiple patient care needs and priorities.
Mental/Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, sit, and move between examination rooms and clinical work areas throughout the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for operating diagnostic instruments, performing examinations, and utilizing computer equipment.
- Ability to perform precise visual assessments and operate specialized ophthalmic equipment.
- Ability to maintain sustained concentration, attention to detail, and clinical accuracy during patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical situations.
- Ability to occasionally bend, reach, and assist with positioning patients or equipment as necessary.
- Ability to perform essential job responsibilities safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Description:
Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Optometrist.
Location: Layton Antelope B
Hours: Full-time
Job Summary
The Optometrist is responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services, including the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision problems and ocular conditions. This position performs eye examinations, prescribes corrective lenses, evaluates ocular health, and provides appropriate treatment and patient education. The Optometrist collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The following duties are representative of the primary responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, refractive errors, and overall ocular health.
- Diagnose and manage vision problems, eye diseases, and other ocular conditions within the authorized scope of practice.
- Prescribe corrective lenses, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, based on patient needs.
- Prescribe appropriate therapeutic medications and treatments as permitted by applicable licensing requirements.
- Develop and recommend appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
- Educate patients regarding eye health, corrective lenses, contact lens care, treatment recommendations, and preventive practices.
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Refer patients for additional evaluation or specialized treatment when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with established documentation standards.
- Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and awareness of advancements in optometric care.
- Follow applicable clinical standards, patient safety practices, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the authorized scope of practice.
Requirements
Education
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution
- Successful completion of applicable national board examinations required for licensure.
Experience
- Previous experience in optometry or a related clinical setting preferred
Other Requirements
- Current, valid license to practice optometry in the State of Utah.
- Ability to maintain applicable licensure and continuing education requirements.
- Proficiency in computer applications and electronic documentation systems.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with business necessity
Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of optometric principles, clinical practices, and standards of patient care.
- Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and common visual disorders.
- Understanding of diagnostic procedures, treatment methods, and therapeutic medications used in optometric care.
- Knowledge of corrective lens prescriptions, contact lens fitting, and vision correction techniques.
- Understanding of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
- Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, HIPAA requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Skills
- Proficiency in performing comprehensive eye examinations and interpreting diagnostic findings.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Proficiency in utilizing ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, electronic health records, and computer-based applications.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in clinical documentation.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to maintain quality care in a busy clinical environment.
Competencies/Abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism.
- The above abilities may be demonstrated with or without reasonable accommodation
Equipment Operated
- Standard ophthalmic and optometric examination equipment, including slit lamps, ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, phoropters, tonometers, and visual acuity testing instruments.
- Automated refractors, lensometers, and other diagnostic equipment used in vision assessment.
- Specialized ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field analyzers, and retinal imaging systems, as available and appropriate to assigned duties.
- Computers, electronic health record systems, and standard office equipment.
Work Environment
- Work is primarily performed in a medical clinic or ophthalmology practice setting.
- Frequent interaction with patients, physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other occupational hazards associated with direct patient care.
- Requires adherence to established infection prevention, safety, and personal protective equipment protocols.
- May involve a fast-paced clinical environment requiring the management of multiple patient care needs and priorities.
Mental/Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, sit, and move between examination rooms and clinical work areas throughout the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for operating diagnostic instruments, performing examinations, and utilizing computer equipment.
- Ability to perform precise visual assessments and operate specialized ophthalmic equipment.
- Ability to maintain sustained concentration, attention to detail, and clinical accuracy during patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical situations.
- Ability to occasionally bend, reach, and assist with positioning patients or equipment as necessary.
- Ability to perform essential job responsibilities safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Entry Level Clinical Optometrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical optometrist job?
Start by ensuring your OD degree and state licensure are in order, since most employers require both before your first day. At the entry level, clinical rotation experience, externship hours in diverse settings like private practice or community health, and strong patient communication skills carry significant weight. Tailoring your resume to highlight clinical competencies and any specialty exposure, such as pediatrics or low vision, gives you a clear edge over candidates with identical credentials.
Which companies hire entry level clinical optometrists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical optometrists right now include MyEyeDr., Warby Parker, and Vision Service Plan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from retail optical chains, independent private practices, multi-specialty vision centers, and community health clinics that build their teams by onboarding new graduates and training them to their own clinical standards.
Are there remote entry level clinical optometrist jobs?
Yes, though most clinical optometrist roles require in-person patient care by nature. About 1% of entry level clinical optometrist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, vision screenings, or administrative and clinical coordination work rather than full hands-on exams. Candidates open to hybrid arrangements will find the widest range of options.
Are these new grad clinical optometrist jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical optometrist roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical externships or residency rotations toward the experience requirement, or explicitly states that recent graduates are encouraged to apply. If a role lists a portfolio of patient cases or strong academic performance as acceptable, that is another reliable new grad signal.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical optometrists?
Entry Level clinical optometrist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Medical Devices, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volume, operate multiple locations that need consistent clinical staffing, and have structured onboarding programs well suited to new graduates building their first years of practice experience.