Associate Optometrist - Stroudsburg, PA - LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group • Stroud Township, PA

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About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who helps deliver LensCrafters’ brand promise and key results through collaboration and teamwork. The role provides high-quality optometric care, follows clinical protocols and standards of care, and supports practice growth in partnership with the MOD, SMM, and store team. The Associate Optometrist may also support the organization and local market through medical practice, referrals, and pre- and post-operative surgical care, if applicable.

The position focuses on establishing positive doctor-patient relationships, accurately diagnosing patients, and making appropriate clinical recommendations. The Associate Optometrist also supports a strong patient experience by communicating clearly, using available technology and visual aids, and ensuring patients understand their vision and eye health needs. The role includes maintaining state licensure and continuing education, training and guiding team members, providing constructive feedback, fostering a positive culture, and maintaining a safe and welcoming office environment.

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 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 achieve results.
• Manage KPIs with strong accountability and strive to exceed expectations.
• Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community and collaborate with leaders in the organization and local market.
• Deliver excellent patient and customer service, placing patients and customers first.
• Guide staff in recommending eyewear based on patient and customer needs, explaining exam steps, listening carefully, and using tools and visual aids to explain vision and eye health.
• Communicate the importance of annual eye exams and ensure patients are appointed in TAB for their next eye exam.
• Address patients’ and customers’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable.
• Provide services according to protocols and standards of care; establish positive doctor-patient relationships and ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
• Use available technology effectively to provide a high-quality patient and customer experience.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within the scope of that license, and meet continuing education requirements.
• Train and guide team members using company-provided programs, and deliver timely, clear, motivating, and constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive culture, encourage associate decision-making close to the patient, and build 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree