CFSA0813 Associate Optometrist - Boynton Beach, FL - LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group•Boynton Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers the LensCrafters brand promise and organizational results through collaboration and teamwork. The role provides high-quality optometric care, performs clinical protocols, and supports practice growth in partnership with the store team. The optometrist may also support medical practice, referrals, and pre- and post-operative surgical care, where applicable. The Associate Optometrist builds positive doctor-patient relationships, provides accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and addresses patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable. The role also supports and guides team members, promotes a positive culture, and helps maintain a safe and professional office environment.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry.
Commitment to quality patient care.
Knowledge of medical optometry, including billing and coding.
Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to optometry.
Knowledge of current optometric theory and technology.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Problem-solving ability.
Solid organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Residency trained.
Medical care experience.
Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to optometry.

Responsibilities

Partner with the manager on duty and store team to ensure executional excellence and successful results.
Manage KPIs with strong accountability and strive to exceed expectations.
Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
Work effectively with organizational and local market leaders.
Prioritize patients and customers and deliver excellent service.
Ensure staff makes eyewear recommendations based on patient and customer needs.
Ensure staff explains each step of the eye exam, listens carefully, and uses available tools and visual aids to explain vision, eye health, and overall well-being.
Communicate the importance of annual eye exams and ensure patients are scheduled for their next exam in TAB.
Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations where applicable.
Provide care in accordance with protocols and standards, establish doctor-patient relationships, and ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
Use available technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within the full scope of the license, and meet continuing education requirements.
Provide training and guidance to team members using company programs.
Give associates clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
Foster a positive culture, understand individual motivations, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
Build partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
Maintain the appearance of the office and a safe working environment for associates and patients.
Lead by example.