PT Employed Optometrist- Baltimore, MD- LensCrafters at the White Marsh Mall

EssilorLuxottica Group•Baltimore, MD

7h•$57 - $80

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist leads by example and collaborates with the store team to deliver LensCrafters’ brand promise and achieve organizational results. The role ensures patients receive high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols, building strong doctor-patient relationships, and supporting practice growth in partnership with the MOD, SMM, and team. The Associate Optometrist may also support medical practice, referral care, and pre- and post-operative surgical care, where applicable. The position includes providing patient-focused eye care, making accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, addressing patients’ visual lifestyle needs, and using available technology and visual aids to explain examinations, vision, eye health, and overall well-being. The Associate Optometrist also supports staff training and development, provides timely constructive feedback, promotes a positive workplace culture, and helps maintain a safe and professional office environment. The role 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 achieve results.
Manage KPIs and demonstrate accountability for exceeding expectations.
Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
Collaborate with leaders across the organization and local market.
Provide excellent patient and customer service and place patients and customers first.
Ensure staff makes eyewear recommendations based on patient needs, explains each step of the eye exam, listens carefully, and uses tools and visual aids to explain vision and eye health.
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 where applicable.
Provide care in accordance with protocols and standards, establish doctor-patient relationships, and ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
Use available technology effectively to deliver 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.
Provide clear, motivating, and constructive feedback to associates in a timely manner.
Foster a positive culture, identify what motivates individuals, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
Build partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
Maintain the appearance of the office and a safe working environment for associates and patients.