Optometrist-Champaign, IL-LensCrafters (Champaign, Illinois, 61820)

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries, pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. Everything we do is centered around sight, delivering quality care to help patients see the joy in life. As part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care products, we drive innovation in optical care and join a community of over 200,000 dedicated employees worldwide.

About the Role

The Associate Optometrist is a leader in the organization, delivering the brand promise and driving key results through collaboration and teamwork. This role ensures all patients receive the highest quality optometric care while maximizing practice growth in partnership with the MOD, SMM, and store team. The Associate Optometrist serves as a leading ambassador of the brand, driven by passion and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure executional excellence and winning results in partnership with the MOD and store team.
• Demonstrate commitment to exceed results through strong competency in KPI management and high accountability.
• Position the brand as the leading optical provider within the community.
• Operate as a successful stakeholder to all leaders within the organization and local market.
• Prioritize patient/customer needs and deliver excellent service.
• Strive to exceed expectations on all KPIs.
• Convey a commitment to unsurpassed patient service by ensuring staff follows service process steps:
  • Address all patients/customers' visual lifestyle needs.
  • Make eyewear recommendations based on patients/customers’ needs.
  • Explain each step of the eye exam and listen carefully to patients/customers.
  • Utilize available tools and visual aids to summarize and ensure patients understand their vision, eye health, and overall well-being.
  • Communicate the need for annual eye exams and ensure patients are scheduled for their next exam.
• Conduct all services in accordance with protocol and accepted standards of care.
• Ensure all patients receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations.
• Establish a positive doctor/patient relationship.
• Utilize and leverage all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experiences.
• Maintain office systems and ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain state licensure in good standing and practice to the full scope of that license; responsible for continuing education requirements.
• Provide effective training and guidance to team members using company-provided programs.
• Deliver clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Create a positive culture aligned with corporate values; identify what motivates each individual.
• Encourage associate decision-making at the level closest to the patient.
• Maximize partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
• Maintain pride in the appearance of the office.
• Lead by example.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Commitment to quality patient care.
• Knowledge of current optometric theory and technology.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Solid organizational skills.

Pay

Pay range: $54.32 - $76.16 per hour. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• Various employee discounts.

This posting is for an existing full-time vacancy within our business.