SA2030 Associate Optometrist - Baton Rouge, LA - Target Optical

Luxottica of America, Inc.•Saint George, LA

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is an organizational leader who delivers the Target Optical brand promise, patient experience, and key business results through collaboration and teamwork. The role provides high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and building positive doctor-patient relationships. The Associate Optometrist also partners with store leadership and the team to support practice growth, performance goals, and excellent patient service. The position serves as an ambassador for the brand in the organization and local community. It includes using available technology and tools to support patient understanding and experiences, maintaining office systems and a safe, presentable environment, and providing training, guidance, and constructive feedback to team members. The Associate Optometrist must maintain state licensure in good standing, practice within the scope of that license, and fulfill continuing education requirements.

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 maintain accountability for results.
Build awareness of Target Optical as a leading optical provider in the community.
Collaborate with leaders across the organization and local market.
Prioritize patients and customers and provide excellent service.
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 in accordance with protocols and accepted standards of care.
Ensure patients receive accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and establish positive doctor-patient relationships.
Use available technology effectively to deliver excellent patient and customer experiences.
Maintain office systems and take pride in the appearance of the office.
Maintain a safe working environment for associates and patients.
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, recognize individual motivations, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
Strengthen partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement, and lead by example.