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CFSA1319 Associate Optometrist - Durham, NC - LensCrafters

OptometristFull-Time

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Job Description

Requisition ID: 948071 Store #: 001319 LensCrafters Position: Full-TimeTotal 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

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 recommendations to patients. They also lead store teams to ensure operational excellence, KPI management, and a positive 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

Medical billingMedical codingCommunicationDiagnostic skillsTechnology utilization

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
32%
PSLF eligible
11%

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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 1,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Durham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,659/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.6
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About EssilorLuxottica Group

Manufacturing
Paris
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive bonus and/or commission plan
Health care
Retirement savings
Paid time off/vacation
Employee discounts