Associate Optometrist - Jenkintown, PA - LensCrafters

Luxottica of America, Inc. • Jenkintown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist leads by delivering the LensCrafters brand promise and key results through collaboration and teamwork. The role ensures patients receive high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols, building practice growth in partnership with the MOD, SMM, and team, and supporting medical practice, referral care, and pre- and post-operative surgical support when applicable. The Associate Optometrist also helps establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community, builds positive doctor-patient relationships, and provides patients with accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.

The position combines patient care with team leadership. It includes using technology and visual aids to explain exams and eye health, supporting staff training and development, providing timely feedback, encouraging associate decision-making, and maintaining a safe, welcoming office. The optometrist must maintain an active state license in good standing, practice within its full scope, and meet continuing education requirements.

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 organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Residency training.
• Medical care experience.
• Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to optometry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver executional excellence and results in partnership with the MOD and store team.
• Manage KPIs with accountability and strive to exceed expectations.
• Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
• Collaborate effectively with organizational and local-market leaders.
• Prioritize patients and customers and provide excellent service.
• Ensure staff makes eyewear recommendations suited to patient and customer 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 scheduled in TAB for their next exam.
• Address patients’ 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 improve patient and customer experiences.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice to the full scope of the license, and complete continuing education requirements.
• Train and guide team members using company-provided programs.
• Give associates clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Support a positive culture, recognize 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

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

What This Job Offers

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