FT Employed Optometrist- Albany, NY- LensCrafters at Colonie Center

Role Overview

The Associate Optometrist plays a key leadership role, delivering brand promise, experience, and key results through collaboration and teamwork. The position ensures all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care by performing clinical protocols while maximizing results & practice growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure executional excellence and winning results in partnership with the MOD & store team.


• Demonstrate commitment to exceed results through KPI management and high accountability.


• Ensure brand is known as the leading optical provider within the community.


• Operate as a successful stakeholder to all leaders within the organization & local market.


• Place the patient/customer first & deliver excellent service.


• Strive to exceed expectations on all KPIs.


• Convey commitment to providing unsurpassed Patient Service by 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 about the need for annual eye exams. Ensure all patients are appointed in TAB for their next eye exam
  
  
  • Conduct all services in accordance with protocol & accepted standards of care.
  
  
  
  


• Ensure all patients receive accurate diagnosis & appropriate recommendations.


• Establish a positive Doctor/patient relationship.


• Utilize & leverage effectively all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experiences.


• Ensure office systems are maintained.


• Maintain State Licensure in good standing & practice within full scope of that license, responsible for maintaining Continuing Education requirements.


• Provide effective training & guidance to team members using Company provided programs.


• Deliver clear, motivating & constructive feedback in a timely manner to all associates.


• Create a positive culture linked to the corporate culture; identify what motivates each individual & direct conversations & actions appropriately.


• Encourage associate decision making at the level closest to the patient.


• Maximize partnerships through leadership, participation & involvement.


• Takes pride in the appearance of the office.


• Maintain a safe working environment for all associates/patients.


• Lead by example.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry


• Commitment to quality patient care


• Knowledge of current Optometric theory & technology


• Problem solving ability

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $57.04 - $79.96 per hour

Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. Additional bonus and/or commission plans may be offered.

EEO Statement

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. 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, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.