FT Employed Optometrist- Holbrook, NY- LensCrafters on Sunrise Hwy
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- Full-Time
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Job Description
- Requisition ID: 945910
- Store #: D00464 LensCrafters Drs Office
- Position: Full-Time
- Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.
At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that's why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.
LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Associate Optometrist is a leader in the organization, delivering the brand promise, experience & the organization’s key results through collaboration & teamwork. Ensures all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care by performing clinical protocols while maximizing results & practices growth through strong partnership with the MOD, SMM & team. Ensures all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care. The Associate Optometrist will support the organization (and market) with medical practice, referral care, and pre/post-op surgical support (if applicable).
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures executional excellence & winning results in partnership with the MOD & store team.
- 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
- Operates as successful stakeholder to all leaders within the organization & local market.
- Places the patient/customer 1st & delivers excellent service.
- Strives to exceed expectations on all KPIs.
Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Patient Service through ensuring staff performs the following Service Process steps:
- Make eyewear recommendations based on patients/customers’ needs
- Explain each step of the eye exam; listen carefully to patients/customers
Utilize available tools & visual aids to summarize & ensure patients understand each aspect of their vision, eye health, & overall well-being
Communicate effectively with patients the need for annual eye exams. Ensure all patients are appointed in TAB for their next eye exam
Addresses all patient/customer visual lifestyle needs including medical and surgical recommendations (if applicable)
- Conducts services in line with protocol and standards of care; establishes Doctor/Patient Relationships.
- Ensures all patients receive accurate diagnosis & appropriate recommendations.
- Establishes a positive Doctor/patient relationship.
- Utilizes & leverages effectively all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experiences.
Maintains State Licensure in good standing & practices to the full scope of that license, responsible for maintaining Continuing Education requirements.
- Provides effective training & guidance to team members making use of Company provided programs.
- Delivers clear, motivating & constructive feedback in a timely manner to all associates.
Creates a positive culture linked to the corporate culture; identifies what motivates each individual & directs conversations & actions appropriately.
- Encourages associate decision making at the level closest to the patient.
- Maximize partnerships through leadership, participation & involvement.
- Takes pride in the appearance of the office.
- Maintains safe working environment for all associates/patients.
- Leads by example.
Basic Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry
- 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 & technology
- Strong communicator & listener
- Problem solving ability
- Solid Organization skills
Preffered Qualifications
- Residency trained
- Medical care experience
- Knowledge of surgical care and practices pertaining to Optometry
- Pay Range: 65.19 - 91.39
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.
EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email EmployeeRelations@luxotticaretail.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Optometrist is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical eye care, performing accurate diagnoses, and providing appropriate treatment recommendations. They also lead store team collaboration to meet key performance indicators and ensure an excellent patient experience.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and maintain a valid state license in good standing. Proficiency in medical optometry, billing, coding, and surgical care practices is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Optometry Career Context
In New York, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$130k (26 salary observations; 38 listings), vs ~$148k nationally (179 salary observations; 641 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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