Employed Optometrist- Towson, MD- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group • Towson, MD

8h • $57 - $80

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers the LensCrafters brand promise and organizational 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 also supports medical practice, referral care, and pre- and post-operative surgical care when applicable.

The position provides patient-centered eye care, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate recommendations while building positive doctor-patient relationships. It also contributes to staff training and guidance, gives timely and constructive feedback, fosters a positive workplace culture, supports associate decision-making, and helps maintain a safe and professional office environment. The position requires maintaining an active state license in good standing and completing continuing education requirements.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree.
• 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.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing and fulfill continuing education requirements.

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.
• Manage KPIs and demonstrate accountability for exceeding results.
• Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
• Collaborate with leaders across the organization and local market.
• Deliver excellent patient and customer service.
• Ensure staff make eyewear recommendations based on patient needs, explain exam steps, listen carefully, use tools and visual aids to explain vision and eye health, communicate the value of annual eye exams, and schedule follow-up exams in TAB.
• Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable.
• Provide care in accordance with protocols and standards, establish doctor-patient relationships, and ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
• Use available technology to deliver a high-quality patient and customer experience.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
• Train and guide team members using company programs.
• Provide clear, motivating, and constructive feedback to associates in a timely manner.
• Build a positive culture, understand individual motivators, and encourage 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.

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree