FT Employed Optometrist- Buffalo, NY- LensCrafters at the Walden Galleria
About The Position
The Associate Optometrist is a leader who delivers the LensCrafters brand promise and organizational results through collaboration and teamwork. This role ensures patients receive high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols and supporting practice growth in partnership 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 role provides patient-centered eye care, establishes doctor-patient relationships, makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations, and addresses patients’ visual lifestyle needs, including medical and surgical recommendations where applicable. The Associate Optometrist uses available technology and visual aids to explain eye exam results, vision, eye health, and overall well-being, and encourages patients to schedule annual exams. The Associate Optometrist maintains state licensure in good standing and fulfills continuing education requirements. The role also trains, guides, and gives constructive feedback to team members; fosters a positive culture and associate decision-making; supports effective partnerships; and maintains a safe, professional office environment.
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry degree.
- 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.
- Maintain state licensure in good standing and continuing education requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Residency trained.
- Medical care experience.
- Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to optometry.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the MOD and store team to ensure executional excellence and successful results.
- Manage KPIs and demonstrate accountability for exceeding results.
- Help establish LensCrafters as a medical eyecare provider in the community.
- Collaborate with leaders in the organization and local market.
- Provide excellent patient and customer service and strive to exceed KPI expectations.
- Recommend eyewear based on patients’ and customers’ 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.
- Follow protocols and standards of care, establish doctor-patient relationships, and provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate recommendations.
- Use technology effectively to deliver patient and customer experiences.
- Maintain state licensure in good standing and meet continuing education requirements.
- Train and guide team members using company programs.
- Provide clear, motivating, and constructive feedback to associates in a timely manner.
- Help create a positive culture, identify individual motivators, and encourage decision-making close to the patient.
- Strengthen partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
- Maintain the appearance of the office and a safe working environment for associates and patients.
- Lead by example.
Benefits
- Health care.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid time off/vacation.
- Employee discounts.
- Competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
