Managing Optometrist-West Nyack, NY- LensCrafters

Luxottica of America, Inc.•West Nyack, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

LensCrafters is seeking a Managing Optometrist who is a leader and business owner focused on delivering the highest level of clinical care to patients. The role involves managing the practice, referral management, and providing pre/post-operative surgical support. LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care products, aiming to transform the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry in good standing
Demonstrated leadership/management skills
Knowledge of current Optometric technology & practices
Knowledge of Medical Optometry, including Billing and Coding
Developed communication skills, both verbal & written
Strong problem solving & critical thinking skills
Organization & time management skills
Knowledge of sound business management practices

Nice To Haves

Residency trained
Medical care experience
Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to Optometry

Responsibilities

Creates compelling vision for the future, develops clear goals & operating plans ensuring executional excellence & winning results in partnership with Regional and Store Manager(s).
Sets & communicates clear objectives & expectations, demonstrates commitment to exceed results through strong competency in KPI management & high accountability.
Ensures LensCrafters is recognized as a medical eyecare provider within the community by providing medical eyecare.
Operates as stakeholder to all within the organization & local market.
Places the patient/customer as the center focus & delivers excellent service.
Leads/Manages the team in-house & in-market around medical optometry/services.
Addresses all patient/customer visual lifestyle needs including medical and surgical recommendations (if applicable).
Builds patients/customers for life & become their sole family practitioner.
Listens carefully to patients/customers' needs.
Provides a summary of patient/customer overall eye health.
Conducts service in line with protocol & standards of care; establishes positive Doctor/Patient relationships.
Utilizes & leverages all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experience.
Demonstrates effective communication with all office & store associates to ensure a seamless patient experience & transition.
Maintains State Licensure & practices to the full scope of that license; maintains continuing education requirements.
Provides effective on-the-job training & guidance to team members making use of Company provided programs.
Delivers feedback in a timely manner to all associates. Confronts problem performers directly & without delay; practices performance management.
Creates a positive culture linked to corporate vision & values.
Conducts chart audits with Associate Optometrist.
Recruits, interviews & selects high caliber success oriented talent, creates talent pipeline for succession planning.
Forecasts staffing needs based on available information & assigns associates through the use of the labor scheduling model. Quickly adjusts staffing levels up or down to meet unexpected increases or decreases in office traffic & patient demand.
Adheres to company policies & procedures & acknowledges receipt of physical inventory.
Takes pride in the appearance of the office & ensures visual displays are in accordance with Company provided guidelines.