Associate Optometrist - LensCrafters - Victoria BC

EssilorLuxottica; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global optical care leader in Canada is seeking an experienced Associate Optometrist to deliver high-quality optometric care. The role involves ensuring excellent patient service, training team members, and driving practice growth. Ideal candidates will have a Doctor of Optometry degree and a strong commitment to patient care. Competitive pay and bonuses are offered along with a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health care benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing quality patient care.
• Ability to diagnose and make eyewear recommendations.
• Strong skills in communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure executional excellence in patient care.
• Deliver effective training and guidance to team members.
• Conduct all services according to established protocols.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving ability

Solid organization skills

Knowledge of current Optometric theory & technology

Commitment to quality patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Requisition ID: 900914

Store #: 000926 LensCrafters

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards :

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.

Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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

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.

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.