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EssilorLuxottica Group
Holbrook, New York

Employed Optometrist- Holbrook, NY- LensCrafters on Sunrise Hwy.

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65.19-$91.39/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Requisition ID: 917867 Store #: D00464 LensCrafters Drs Office 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! 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. The Associate Optometrist delivers key performance indicators and serves as a leading ambassador of the Brand inside & outside the organization who is driven by passion & high standards to always go above & beyond.

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 Brand is known as the leading optical 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:

  • Address all patients/customers visual life style needs
  • 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

Conducts all services in accordance with protocol & accepted standards of care.

  • 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.
  • Ensures office systems are maintained.

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.
  • Maximizes 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 current Optometric theory & technology
  • Strong communicator & listener
  • Problem solving ability
  • Solid Organization skills
  • 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 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 provides high-quality clinical eye care and manages patient diagnosis and recommendations. They are also responsible for driving store growth through KPI management and collaborating with the store leadership team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and maintain a valid state license in good standing. Strong communication skills and knowledge of current optometric theory and technology are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team Training

Optometry Career Context

In New York, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$146k (53 salary observations; 164 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (309 salary observations; 1,973 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, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% 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)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Holbrook

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$670k
Typical market rent
$2,763/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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