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EssilorLuxottica Group
Silver Spring, Maryland

Employed Optometrist- Silver Spring, MD- For Eyes at the Briggs Chaney Marketplace

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62/hour

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

Job Description

Requisition ID: 929555 
Store #: 00M279 FE Silver Spring 
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information
[https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US]

At For Eyes, we are an optical retailer that offers high-quality brands and
products with great pricing. We are as unique as our customers and patients. Our
diverse team consists of more than 500 dedicated associates across 105 stores in
the United States and Puerto Rico. Our highly qualified associates are
passionate about customer satisfaction. We proudly offer every For Eyes customer
a perfect blend of expert eye care and affordable eyewear.

When you join For Eyes, you are starting a career with endless possibilities for
growth. We strive for continuous improvement and ways to collaborate to raise
the potential of our company. Our commitment is to support and develop our
people who have the desire, ambition, and potential to grow.

For Eyes 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!
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/essilorluxottica/posts/?feedView=all]

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 Store Manager, store team, and Regional
Manager. 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
Store Manager & 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: 62.47  - 87.58 

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 [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 eye care and clinical protocols while collaborating with the store team to drive growth. They are responsible for managing KPIs, maintaining patient relationships, and ensuring executional excellence within the practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and maintain a valid state license in good standing. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality patient care are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team LeadershipPatient Relationship ManagementTechnology Integration

Optometry Career Context

In Maryland, the Optometry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$150k (19 salary observations; 62 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, 75% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 7 employers

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 Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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