Optometrist-New Philadelphia, OH-LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group•New Philadelphia, OH

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers the LensCrafters brand promise and key results through collaboration and teamwork. The role provides high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols while supporting practice growth in partnership with store leadership and the team. The Associate Optometrist is also an ambassador for the brand, focused on high standards, patient service, and strong performance. The position includes conducting optometric services in accordance with accepted standards of care, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and building positive doctor-patient relationships. It also involves using available technology and visual aids to help patients understand their vision and eye health, encouraging annual eye exams, and ensuring patients are scheduled for follow-up visits. The Associate Optometrist maintains state licensure and continuing education, supports and guides team members, provides constructive feedback, contributes to a positive workplace culture, and helps maintain a safe and well-kept office.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry.
Commitment to quality patient care.
Knowledge of current optometric theory and technology.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Problem-solving ability.
Solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with the MOD and store team to ensure excellent execution and results.
Manage key performance indicators and demonstrate accountability for results.
Promote LensCrafters as a leading optical provider in the community.
Build effective relationships with organizational leaders and local-market stakeholders.
Prioritize patients and customers and deliver excellent service.
Help staff address patients’ visual lifestyle needs and recommend eyewear based on those needs.
Explain each step of the eye exam, listen carefully, and use 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.
Provide services according to clinical protocols and accepted standards of care.
Ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and establish positive doctor-patient relationships.
Use available technology to deliver strong patient and customer experiences.
Maintain office systems and take pride in the appearance of the office.
Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within the full scope of the license, and complete continuing education requirements.
Train and guide team members using company-provided programs.
Provide clear, motivating, constructive, and timely feedback to associates.
Promote a positive culture, understand individual motivators, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
Strengthen partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
Maintain a safe working environment for associates and patients.
Lead by example.