Employed Optometrist- Elmira, NY- Target Optical

Luxottica of America, Inc.•Elmira, NY

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist ensures patients receive high-quality eye and vision care and supports their general health and well-being. As a primary health care provider, the optometrist examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, eyes, and associated structures. The role is a key leader in the organization and practice, collaborating with the team to deliver the brand promise, a positive patient experience, and strong practice results and growth. The position provides optometric care in accordance with clinical protocols and accepted standards, develops positive doctor-patient relationships, and uses available technology to enhance patient and customer experiences. The optometrist also helps maintain office quality systems, fosters a safe and motivating work environment, trains and guides team members, supports the brand's standing in the community, and strives to exceed performance expectations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or college of optometry.
Licensed to practice optometry in the state of the practice location.
DPA and TPA certified.
Knowledge of current optometric technology and practices.
Strong verbal and listening communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality optometric care and services to patients.
Establish positive doctor-patient relationships.
Conduct services in accordance with clinical protocols and accepted standards of care.
Ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations for patients.
Use available technology to deliver patient and customer experiences.
Collaborate with the store/practice team and Target Optical Field Leadership to build and maintain a safe, motivating work environment.
Maintain office quality systems.
Build relationships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
Provide clear, motivating, and effective training and guidance to team members using company-provided programs.
Strive to exceed key performance indicators and performance expectations.
Help establish the brand as a leading optical provider in the community.