Optometrist-Aurora, IL

Lens Crafters is a place for visionaries, pairing state‑of‑the‑art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. This role is an Associate Optometrist position at Lens Crafters Drs Office (Store # D00138, Lens Crafters), which is full‑time and listed under Requisition .

General Function

The Associate Optometrist is a leader in the organization, delivering the brand promise, experience, and key results through collaboration and teamwork. The optometrist ensures all patients receive the highest quality optometric care by performing clinical protocols while maximizing results and practice growth through strong partnership with the MOD, SMM, and team. The optometrist also delivers key performance indicators and serves as a leading ambassador of the brand inside and outside the organization, driven by passion and high standards to always go above and beyond.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures executional excellence and winning results in partnership with the MOD and store team.
• Demonstrates commitment to exceed results through strong competency in KPI management and high accountability.
• Ensures Brand is known as the leading optical provider within the community.
• Operates as a successful stakeholder to all leaders within the organization and local market.
• Places the patient/customer 1st and 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 lifestyle needs
• Make eyewear recommendations based on patients/customers’ needs
• Explain each step of the eye exam; listen carefully to patients/customers
• Utilize available tools and visual aids to summarize and ensure patients understand each aspect of their vision, eye health, & overall well‑being
• Communicate effectively with patients about the need for annual eye exams and ensure all patients are posted in TAB for their next exam
• Conduct all services in accordance with protocol and accepted standards of care
• Ensures all patients receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations.
• Establishes a positive doctor/patient relationship.
• Utilizes and leverages effectively all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experiences.
• Ensures office systems are maintained.
• Maintains state licensure in good standing and practices to the full scope of that license, including maintaining continuing education requirements.
• Provides effective training and guidance to team members using company‑provided programs.
• Delivers clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner to all associates.
• 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.
• Maximizes partnerships through leadership, participation, and involvement.
• Takes pride in the appearance of the office.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all associates and patients.
• Leads by example.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Knowledge of current optometric theory and technology
• Strong communicator and listener
• Problem‑solving ability
• Solid organizational 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 that complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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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 U.S. receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.