Entry Level Consultant Optometrist Jobs
New grad consultant optometrist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or externship rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in 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 Consultant Optometrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level consultant optometrist job?
Start by ensuring your optometry degree and state licensure are in order, since most entry level roles require a Doctor of Optometry and a valid license before day one. Employers at this level prioritize clinical externship hours, hands-on experience with diagnostic equipment, and strong patient communication skills. Tailoring your application to highlight specific rotations, the conditions you managed, and any specialty clinic exposure gives you a real edge over candidates with generic resumes.
Which companies hire entry level consultant optometrists?
Companies hiring entry level consultant 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 optical retail chains, private practice groups, and regional healthcare networks that have structured onboarding programs designed to bring new graduates up to speed quickly.
Are there remote entry level consultant optometrist jobs?
Yes, though most consultant optometrist roles require in-person patient care. About 5% of entry level consultant optometrist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, vision benefits administration, or clinical advisory work rather than direct chair-side care. If remote flexibility matters to you, filtering specifically for telehealth or consulting-focused postings will surface the most relevant options.
Are these new grad consultant optometrist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior consultant optometrist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical externships or residency rotations toward the experience requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio of patient cases in place of post-graduation work history. Many private practices and retail optical employers actively recruit new grads for associate-level consultant positions.
Which industries hire the most entry level consultant optometrists?
Entry Level consultant 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 operate high patient volumes, maintain multiple clinic locations, and need a steady pipeline of newly licensed optometrists to meet demand for routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and ocular disease management.