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Lexington, Kentucky

Optometrist-Lexington, KY-Pearle Vision

OptometristPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position: Part-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. We are experts who know that every appointment begins and ends with trust. It’s how we stay true to Dr. Pearle’s vision of genuine eye care.

Pearle Vision 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!

General Function

The Associate Optometrist is responsible for creating exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering and leading the execution of NECE. Partners with the Store Manager and Field Leadership Team to build and secure a safe and motivating work environment that encourages commitment, innovation, success, and continued growth for the organization

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Conveys a 100% commitment to providing excellent Patient/Customer Service through delivering and leading the execution of NECE.

  • Assists with greeting patients and answering phones when needed.
  • Conducts all service in accordance with Clinical Protocols and accepted standards of care.
  • Ensures all patients receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations.
  • Establishes a positive Doctor/Patient relationship.
  • Coaches Associate Doctors on clinical protocols (Audits charts as appropriate).

Communicates effectively with all store associates to ensure a seamless eyecare experience and beneficial patient outcome by:

Uncovering patients’ multiple needs and prescribing products and services to meet those needs

Effective transitioning of patients to a sales associate with dialogue regarding the patient’s needs and prescribed products and services

Focuses on developing the most qualified Associate Doctors and store associates by ensuring training in the following areas:

  • Orientation
  • Front desk procedures
  • Pre-testing
  • Telephone skills
  • Contact Lens Training
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Pearle Certified Eyecare
  • Company safety, Diversity, HIPPA, and Loss Prevention
  • Leadership and Management
  • Encourages associate decision making at the level closest to the patient.
  • Delivers clear, motivating, and constructive feedback to Associate Doctors and associates in a timely manner.
  • Confronts problem performers directly without delay in conjunction with Store Manager; initiates appropriate disciplinary action when necessary and follows up to monitor progress.
  • Partners with Store Manager to complete annual performance reviews for Associate Doctors.
  • Provides feedback to the Store Manager for store associates’ reviews.
  • Collaborates with Store Manager to achieve total store success.
  • Strives to achieve “Far Exceeds Expectations” on all targets set for the following areas:
  • Secret shops
  • Sales plan % to goal
  • Exam growth
  • Store profitability
  • Ancillary Services/ Adherence to Clinical Protocols
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Recruits and selects high caliber staff in conjunction with Store Manager.
  • Collaborates with Store Manager to forecast staffing needs accurately based on business trends.
  • Adheres to approved staffing and scheduling guidelines.
  • Supervises and validates receipt of CL diagnostics and physical inventory.
  • Ensures Managed Vision Care claims are processed timely and accurately.

Takes ownership for ensuring that the doctor’s office supplies and company approved forms are ordered in a timely manner.

Takes pride in the appearance of the office and store and ensures visual displays are in accordance with company provided guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry
  • Required knowledge of current Optometric technology and practices
  • Developed communication skills, both verbal and written

Organization and Time Management Skills

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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@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 eye care, accurate diagnoses, and appropriate treatment recommendations to patients. They also partner with store leadership to manage staff, ensure clinical compliance, and drive store profitability.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and possess a strong knowledge of current optometric technology and practices. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills are required to effectively manage clinical protocols and store operations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careStaff supervisionPerformance managementInventory managementHIPAA

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $158k (middle half $150k–$170k)210 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Kentucky29 active1,977 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment2,006 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 15 employers
10
<$165k
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$165k-180k
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$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,970 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.