Posts Tagged ‘corporate optometry careers’
Overcoming some Challenges in Corporate Optometry
You get to enjoy many perks as a corporate OD. A steady paycheck, insight into the business processes, already established patients, just to name a few. But the field of corporate optometry comes with its own set of challenges. You may already know about the limited space provided to corporate ODs for their practice. It…
Read MoreWhy Some Corporate Locations might have higher Turn Over.
One of the major concerns for employers is their associate ODs transfer or exit. All associate ODs hired seem to leave after a while for a couple of reasons. This certainly isn’t very well for the business, as the outflow of associate optometrists can cause patients to turn away too. Every associate optometrist has reasons…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Optometry Contracts
Employment contracts hold significant importance regardless of the industry you’re working in. They outline details about the position you’re interviewing for. Because you’re going to be signing this important document, you must understand its ins and outs. You should clarify anything that is ambiguous or requires further explanation to the employer. This is pivotal because contracts are binding;…
Read MoreOptometry Practice Compensation: How to Do It Right
Managing optometry practice compensation can be quite a daunting task. It involves a careful review and thorough analysis of finances, market salary, individual employee performance, overall business costs, and more. As is with most businesses, compensation is one of the major expenses of all optometry practices. Unfortunately, many optometrists have a hard time managing their…
Read MoreTop 5 Secrets to Writing A Powerful Job Post
Top 5 Secrets to Writing a Powerful Job Post If you are tired of inviting the wrong traffic (unqualified or non-relevant candidates) or are upset about receiving no traffic at all on your recent job posting, chances are your job post is not well written to attract the right attention. While following a set job…
Read MoreNet Promoter Score (NPS) | How to Compensate Eye Care Professionals
Eye care clinics usually compensate eye care professionals based on a percentage of the collections they bring in. This method is great for the employers but not really for the patients since ODs may begin to put quantity over quality. Those ophthalmologists who are starting out their new careers will also be at a disadvantage.…
Read MoreAssessing the Best Candidate for Your Optometry Clinic
Even if you read people pretty easily, you probably still can’t determine a person’s nature to the fullest extent. When you are sitting in the room with a candidate, you need to make sure that you are assessing them properly. Any interviewer comes with certain biases, which is why it can be a good idea…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Exposure in Your Office. Is it Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
Optometrists are essential healthcare workers that continue to provide eye care to patients even during critical times. They need to keep the health and safety of their staff and patients as a top priority and take extra precautions that are in accordance with the CDC’s patient care guidance. Many states have their own guidelines for…
Read MoreNew Grads Guide to Job Searching
You’ve finally graduated from college, you’ve made it through those tough 4 years, taken all the exams possible, studied hard and you survived it. Congratulations! The excitement to just jump into your field of study and start doing what you love and worked so hard towards is immense, but where do you start? There are…
Read MoreHow to Cope with an Unfavorable Employment Experience in Corporate Optometry
Working as a corporate OD can be rewarding. Sometimes it can be stressful when there are factors you can’t control, like staff, hours of operation, insurance plans and much more. After you find yourself in a tough situation and feel like giving up, you should realize that bad experiences can help you learn a lot…
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