Optometrist-Gurnee, IL-For Eyes (Gurnee, Illinois, 60031)

Store #: D0M264 – Gurnee, IL. Full-time position.

About the Role

At For Eyes, we are an optical retailer offering high-quality brands and products with great pricing. Our diverse team consists of more than 500 dedicated associates across 105 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. As an Associate Optometrist, you will deliver the brand promise, ensure high-quality optometric care, and drive practice growth through collaboration with the Store Manager, store team, and Regional Manager. For Eyes is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care products, including iconic eyewear and advanced lens technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure executional excellence and winning results in partnership with the Store Manager 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 effectively 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 for all associates/patients.
• 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 to all associates.
• Create a positive culture linked to corporate values; identify what motivates each individual and direct conversations and actions appropriately.
• Encourage associate decision-making at the level closest to the patient.
• Maximize partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
• Take 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: $57.04 – $79.96 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.