FSA0989 Associate Optometrist - LensCrafters - Birmingham, AL

EssilorLuxottica Group•Homewood, AL

7d•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 by following clinical protocols while supporting practice growth and partnering with store leadership and the team. The Associate Optometrist is accountable for performance indicators and represents the brand within the organization and local community. The position centers on putting patients and customers first, providing excellent service, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and establishing positive doctor-patient relationships. It also includes maintaining state licensure and continuing education, using technology effectively, maintaining office systems and a safe, professional environment, and training, guiding, and motivating team members.

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 MOD and store team to achieve executional excellence and strong results.
Manage performance indicators, demonstrate accountability, and strive to exceed expectations on KPIs.
Build awareness of LensCrafters as a leading optical provider in the community and work effectively with organizational and local-market leaders.
Prioritize patients and customers and deliver excellent service.
Address patients’ and customers’ 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.
Conduct services according to protocol and accepted standards of care; provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
Establish positive doctor-patient relationships and use technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
Maintain office systems, state licensure in good standing, and continuing education requirements; practice to the full scope of the license.
Train and guide team members using company programs, and provide timely, clear, motivating, and constructive feedback.
Promote a positive culture, recognize what motivates individuals, and encourage associate decision-making close to the patient.
Strengthen partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
Maintain the appearance of the office and a safe working environment for associates and patients.
Lead by example.