Associate Optometrist-Denton, TX- LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica Group • Denton, TX

56d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers LensCrafters’ brand promise and organizational results through collaboration and teamwork. The role ensures patients receive high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols, delivering accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and building positive doctor-patient relationships. The Associate Optometrist supports practice growth and key performance indicators in partnership with store leadership and team members, while providing excellent patient service and representing the brand in the community. The position also includes maintaining state licensure and continuing education, training and guiding team members, providing feedback, supporting a positive and safe office culture, and maintaining office systems and appearance.

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 execute effectively and achieve results.
• Manage key performance indicators and demonstrate accountability for results.
• Build the brand’s reputation as a leading optical provider in the community.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders and the local market.
• Provide excellent patient and customer service, prioritizing patient needs.
• Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs and recommend eyewear suited to those 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 appointed in TAB for their next exam.
• Conduct services according to protocol and accepted standards of care.
• Ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and establish positive doctor-patient relationships.
• Use available technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
• Maintain office systems and the appearance of the office.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing, practice to the full scope of the license, and complete continuing education requirements.
• Train and guide team members using company-provided programs.
• Provide clear, motivating, and constructive feedback to associates in a timely manner.
• Support a positive culture, recognize individual motivators, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
• Build partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
• Maintain a safe working environment for associates and patients.
• Lead by example.

Benefits

• Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off or vacation, and employee discounts.
• A competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree