Optometrist-Cincinnati, OH-LensCrafters

Luxottica of America, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

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 following clinical protocols, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and building positive doctor-patient relationships. The Associate Optometrist partners with the store team to support practice growth, achieve key performance indicators, and represent the LensCrafters brand in the store and community. The position emphasizes excellent patient service, clear communication about vision and eye health, effective use of available technology and visual aids, and encouraging patients to schedule annual eye exams. The Associate Optometrist also supports and guides team members through training and feedback, helps foster a positive workplace culture, maintains office systems and a safe environment, and keeps state licensure and continuing education current.

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 achieve results.
Manage key performance indicators and demonstrate accountability for results.
Promote LensCrafters as a leading optical provider in the community and collaborate 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 appointed in TAB for their next exam.
Provide services according to protocol and accepted standards of care, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
Establish positive doctor-patient relationships and use technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
Maintain office systems and keep state licensure in good standing, practicing within the full scope of the license and maintaining continuing education requirements.
Train and guide team members using company-provided programs; deliver clear, timely, motivating, and constructive feedback.
Help create a positive culture, encourage associate decision-making close to the patient, and maximize partnerships through leadership and participation.
Maintain the appearance of the office and a safe working environment for associates and patients.
Lead by example.