Associate Optometrist - Stroudsburg, PA - LensCrafters

Luxottica of America, Inc.•Stroudsburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is an organizational leader who delivers the LensCrafters brand promise and key 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 may also support medical practice, referral care, and pre- and post-operative surgical care, if applicable. The position provides patient-focused vision and eye-health services, establishes positive doctor-patient relationships, and makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations. It also supports team effectiveness through training, guidance, timely feedback, and leadership. The optometrist maintains state licensure in good standing, practices within the full scope of that license, and completes 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 organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Residency-trained.
Medical care experience.
Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to optometry.

Responsibilities

Ensure executional excellence and results in partnership with the MOD and store team.
Manage KPIs, demonstrate accountability, and work to exceed expectations.
Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
Operate as a stakeholder to organizational and local-market leaders.
Put patients and customers first and deliver excellent service.
Ensure staff makes eyewear recommendations based on 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 for their next exam in TAB.
Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations when applicable.
Provide care consistent with protocols and standards, establish doctor-patient relationships, and ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
Use technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice to the full scope of the license, and meet continuing education requirements.
Train and guide team members using company-provided programs.
Provide associates with clear, motivating, and constructive feedback 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.
Lead by example.