Optometrist-Cincinnati, OH-LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers LensCrafters’ brand promise, patient experience, and organizational results through collaboration and teamwork. The role provides high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols and accepted standards of care, while supporting practice growth in partnership with the Manager on Duty, Store Manager, and team. The Associate Optometrist serves as an ambassador for the brand and works to exceed performance expectations.

The position focuses on accurate diagnoses, appropriate recommendations, positive doctor-patient relationships, and excellent patient service. It also involves effective use of available technology, maintaining office systems and a safe, welcoming environment, and supporting associates through training, guidance, and constructive feedback. The optometrist must maintain a current state license in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry.
• Commitment to quality patient care.
• Knowledge of current optometric theory and technology.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Manager on Duty and store team to achieve executional excellence and strong results.
• Manage key performance indicators with accountability and strive to exceed expectations.
• Help establish LensCrafters as a leading optical provider in the community and collaborate with organizational and local-market leaders.
• Prioritize patients and customers and provide excellent service.
• Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs and recommend eyewear based on those needs.
• Explain each step of the eye exam, listen carefully, and use available tools and visual aids to help patients understand their 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.
• Perform services in accordance with protocols and accepted standards of care.
• Ensure patients receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and establish positive doctor-patient relationships.
• Use available technology effectively to deliver a strong patient and customer experience.
• Maintain office systems and take pride in the appearance of the office.
• Maintain a safe working environment for associates and patients.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice to the full scope of the license, and complete continuing education requirements.
• Train and guide team members using company-provided programs.
• Provide associates with clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Foster a positive culture, recognize individual motivators, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
• Build partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement, and lead by example.

Benefits

• Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off or vacation, and employee discounts.
• A competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree