Associate Optometrist - Jenkintown, PA - LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group • Abington Township, PA

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About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is an organizational leader who delivers the LensCrafters brand promise and key results through collaboration and teamwork. The role ensures patients receive high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols, supporting practice growth, and partnering with the MOD, SMM, and store team. The Associate Optometrist may also support medical practice, referral care, and pre- and post-operative surgical care, when applicable.

The position focuses on patient-centered care, accurate diagnosis, appropriate recommendations, and strong doctor-patient relationships. It also contributes to team development through training, guidance, and timely feedback, while supporting a positive culture, safe work environment, and effective use of available technology.

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 MOD and store team to ensure executional excellence and strong results.
• Manage KPIs and demonstrate accountability for exceeding results.
• Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
• Collaborate effectively with organizational and local-market leaders.
• Prioritize patients and customers and deliver excellent service.
• Ensure staff make eyewear recommendations based on patient and customer needs.
• Ensure staff explain each step of the eye exam, listen carefully, and use 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’ and customers’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable.
• Provide care according to protocols and standards, establish doctor-patient relationships, and ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
• Use available technology effectively to provide patient and customer experiences.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within the scope of the license, and meet continuing education requirements.
• Train and guide team members using company-provided programs.
• Provide associates with clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Support a positive culture, encourage associate decision-making close to the patient, and strengthen partnerships through leadership and participation.
• Maintain the appearance of the office and a safe working environment for associates and patients.
• Lead by example.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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