Doctor

Luxottica of America, Inc.•Calumet City, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers the brand promise, patient experience, and organizational results through collaboration and teamwork. The role provides high-quality optometric care by performing clinical protocols while supporting practice growth in partnership with the MOD, SMM, and store team. The Associate Optometrist also serves as an ambassador for the LensCrafters brand and works to exceed performance expectations. The position includes conducting services according to established protocols and standards of care, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, building positive doctor-patient relationships, and using available technology to provide excellent patient experiences. The Associate Optometrist maintains office systems, state licensure, and continuing education requirements, and contributes to a safe, positive, well-maintained office environment. The role also supports team development through training, guidance, constructive feedback, and leadership.

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.
Maintain state licensure in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

Partner with the MOD and store team to ensure executional excellence and successful results.
Manage key performance indicators and demonstrate accountability for results.
Help establish the brand as a leading optical provider in the community.
Build effective working relationships with organizational leaders and the local market.
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 appointed in TAB for their next exam.
Conduct services in accordance with protocols and accepted standards of care.
Provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and establish positive doctor-patient relationships.
Use technology effectively to deliver excellent patient and customer experiences.
Maintain office systems and the appearance of the office.
Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within 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, understand what motivates individuals, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
Strengthen partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
Maintain a safe working environment for associates and patients, and lead by example.