Employed Optometrist- Columbia, MD- LensCrafters at the Colulmbia Mall- Newly Remodeled!

EssilorLuxottica Group • Columbia, MD

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist leads clinical care in partnership with the store team, ensuring patients receive high-quality optometric services and a positive experience. The role supports medical practice, referrals, and pre- and post-operative surgical care when applicable, while helping LensCrafters deliver its brand promise and achieve business results.

The Associate Optometrist conducts examinations and services according to clinical protocols and standards of care, establishes doctor-patient relationships, provides accurate diagnoses and recommendations, and addresses patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable. The role also supports team training and development, maintains a safe and presentable office, and maintains state licensure and continuing education requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Residency training.
• 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 successful results.
• Demonstrate accountability and competency in KPI management, and strive to exceed KPI expectations.
• Help LensCrafters be recognized in the community as a medical eyecare provider.
• Build effective partnerships with leaders in the organization and local market.
• Prioritize patients and customers and deliver excellent service.
• Make eyewear recommendations based on patients’ and customers’ needs.
• Explain the steps 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.
• Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable.
• Provide care in accordance with protocols and standards of care, establishing positive doctor-patient relationships.
• Ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
• Use available technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within the full scope of the license, and complete continuing education requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to team members using company programs.
• Give associates clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Help create a positive culture, recognize individual motivations, and guide conversations and actions appropriately.
• Encourage associate decision-making at the level closest 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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