Doctor

EssilorLuxottica Group • Thornton Township, IL

9d

About The Position

The Associate Optometrist is a leader in the organization who delivers the brand promise, patient experience, and key business results through collaboration and teamwork. The role ensures patients receive high-quality optometric care by following clinical protocols while supporting practice growth in partnership with the MOD, SMM, and store team. The Associate Optometrist delivers key performance indicators and represents the Brand within the organization and local community.

The position provides accurate diagnoses, appropriate recommendations, and patient-centered service in accordance with accepted standards of care. It also supports team development through training, guidance, and constructive feedback; promotes a positive workplace culture; maintains office systems and appearance; and helps ensure a safe environment for associates and patients. The optometrist must maintain an active state license in good standing and meet 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.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing and fulfill continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the MOD and store team to ensure executional excellence and achieve results.
• Manage key performance indicators and maintain accountability for results.
• Represent the Brand as a leading optical provider in the community and collaborate with organizational and local-market leaders.
• Provide excellent patient and customer service, placing their needs first and striving to exceed expectations.
• Address patients’ visual lifestyle needs and recommend eyewear based on 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 schedule patients for their next exam in TAB.
• Conduct services according to protocols 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 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 associates with clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Promote a positive culture connected to the corporate culture, recognize individual motivations, 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/vacation, and employee discounts.
• A competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered.

What This Job Offers

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