Optometrist

Cohen's Fashion Optical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohen's Fashion Optical seeks a full-time Optometrist in Staten Island, NY to perform comprehensive eye exams and manage vision and ocular health in a retail-oriented environment.

You will prescribe eyewear and lens options, maintain patient records, and collaborate with optical staff to ensure perfect fittings and excellent service for a wide range of premium brands.

Qualifications

• OD degree from an accredited program and NY license required.
• Experience with vision testing, refraction, and lens fitting preferred.
• Ability to explain results clearly to patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and diagnose ocular conditions.
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses; offer lens options.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with optical staff to ensure precise fittings and service.
• Educate patients on eye health and safety; participate in promotional events.

Skills

Clinical eye exams

Refraction & fittings

Patient communication

Retail-oriented care

Electronic Health Records

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

New York State license

Job description

Company Description

Cohen's Fashion Optical has been a New York retail landmark since 1927, specializing in designer eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. The company features a wide selection of premium eyewear brands such as Prada, Calvin Klein, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Dior, and Ray-Ban, while focusing on quality products and attentive customer service. With a belief that eyewear is a key accessory in every wardrobe, Cohen's offers styles suited to the way people live, work, and play. Today, the organization operates over one hundred stores in major malls and convenient city locations across seven eastern seaboard states and Puerto Rico, providing broad opportunities for eye care professionals.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Optometrist role is based in Staten Island, NY. The Optometrist will perform comprehensive eye examinations, assess vision and ocular health, and diagnose and manage common eye conditions. The role includes prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, advising patients on lens options and eye care routines, and collaborating closely with optical staff to ensure accurate fittings and adjustments. The Optometrist will maintain thorough patient records, follow clinical and regulatory guidelines, and contribute to a high standard of patient experience in a retail-oriented environment. Additional responsibilities include educating patients on preventive eye health and occasionally participating in practice growth initiatives and promotional events.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution and current, unrestricted license to practice optometry in New York State.
• Clinical skills in comprehensive eye exams, refraction, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis and management of common ocular conditions.
• Strong patient communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain clinical findings and treatment options clearly and respectfully.
• Comfort working in a retail setting, including collaboration with optical sales associates and familiarity with designer eyewear and lens options.
• Attention to detail in charting, documentation, and adherence to clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to work full time on-site in Staten Island, NY, with reliability in scheduling and professionalism in patient-facing interactions.
• Experience with electronic health records and basic computer proficiency; bilingual skills are a plus.
• Prior experience in a commercial or multi-location optometry or ophthalmic practice is preferred but not required.