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Associate Optometrist - Target Optical - Culver City, CA

OptometristPart-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$156k

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Job Description

Requisition ID: 949063 Store #: 009679 Target Optical Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care.

Target Optical 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 Optometrist is a leader within the organization, delivering the brand promise, experience and the organization’s key results through people. Specifically, the Optometrist ensures all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care by performing and managing the key steps. The Optometrist also delivers the office’s key performance indicators by integrating the Brand Story and ensuring flawless execution of the patient experience/behaviors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Patient Service through ensuring staff performs the following Service Process steps:

  • Patient Satisfaction Excellence
  • Addresses all patients’ visual life style needs
  • Builds patients’ for life
  • Explains each step of the eye exam
  • Listens carefully to patient’s questions or concerns
  • Provides a summary of patient’s overall eye health
  • Conducts all services in accordance with protocol and accepted standard of care.
  • Ensures all patients receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations on the initial visit.
  • Establishes a positive Doctor/Patient relationship.
  • Effective communicates with all office and store associates to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Provides effective on-the-job training and guidance to team members making use of Company provided programs. Trains in areas including:

  • Orientation
  • Front desk/office procedures
  • Pre-testing
  • Phone Skills
  • Contact lens Training
  • Exam quality by other Doctors

Company

Delivers clear, motivating and constructive feedback in a timely manner to all associates. Confronts problem performers directly and without delay.

Creates a positive culture linked to the corporate culture; identifies what motivates each individual and directs conversations and actions appropriately.

Encourages associate decision making at the level closest to the patient.

Strives to achieve "Far Exceeds Expectations" on all targets set in the following areas:

Overall Patient Satisfaction

% Sales to Plan

Exam Growth

Other Key Performance Indicators

Maximizes "One Voice" partnership through leadership, participation and involvement in the following:

Right the First Time

Walk-in Availability

  • Takes pride in the appearance of the office.
  • Maintains safe working environment for all associates/patients.
  • Leads by example in demonstrating safe work practices

Basic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry
  • A proven track record of delivering the organization’s results through people
  • Knowledge of current Optometric theory and technology
  • Comprehensive knowledge from operations, processes and business implications
  • Strong communicator and listener
  • Problem solving ability
  • Organization skills
  • Pay Range: $500/day - $600/day

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 Optometrist is responsible for delivering high-quality eye care services and managing patient satisfaction within the store. They also provide leadership, training, and constructive feedback to office staff to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and possess strong knowledge of current optometric theory and technology. Proven experience in delivering results through team leadership and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClinical leadershipStaff trainingOrganizational skillsContact lens fittingEye health assessmentPerformance managementCustomer service

Optometry Career Context

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
33%
PSLF eligible
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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 1,875 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Folsom

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$653k
Typical market rent
$2,627/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA 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

Health Insurance
Retirement Savings
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Bonus/Commission Plan