Optometrist-Vernon Hills, IL-LensCrafters

EssilorLuxottica; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 138,745 - 193,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off/vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading eyewear retailer in Vernon Hills is seeking a Managing Optometrist to oversee operations and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate should hold a Doctor of Optometry, possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and demonstrate effective management in a clinical setting. This role also includes responsibility for team training, maintaining compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive patient experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,745.69 - $193,868.41, along with possible bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills essential.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages team to ensure superior patient service.
• Sets clear objectives and expectations.
• Maintains State Licensure and continuing education.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Optometric technology

Problem solving skills

Business management knowledge

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Managing Optometrist is the leader & business owner within the marketplace & organization by delivering the brand promise through key steps in the patient /customer journey, superior patient experience & the organization’s key performance metrics. Ensures all patients receive the highest quality Optometric care.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates compelling vision for the future, develops clear goals & operating plans ensuring executional excellence & winning results in partnership with Regional and Store Manager(s).
• Sets & communicates clear objectives & expectations, demonstrates commitment to exceed results through strong competency in KPI management & high accountability.
• Ensures LensCrafters is known as the leading optical provider within the community.
• Operates as stakeholder to all within the organization & local market.
• Places the patient/customer as the center focus & delivers excellent service.
• Strives to exceed expectations on all KPIs.
• Leads/Manages the team in providing unsurpassed Patient Service Excellence.
• Addresses all patient/customer visual life style needs.
• Builds patients/customers for life & becomes their sole family practitioner.
• Listens carefully to patients/customers' questions or concerns.
• Provides a summary of patient/customer overall eye health.
• Conducts service in accordance with protocol & accepted standard of care.
• Establishes a positive Doctor/Patient relationship.
• Utilizes & leverages all technology to deliver unsurpassed patient/customer experience.
• Demonstrates effective communication with all office & store associates to ensure a seamless patient experience & transition.
• Ensures office quality systems are maintained.
• Maintains State Licensure & practices to the full scope of that license; maintains continuing education requirements.
• Provides effective on-the-job training & guidance to team members making use of Company provided programs.
• Delivers feedback in a timely manner to all associates. Confronts problem performers directly & without delay; practices performance management.
• Creates a positive culture linked to corporate vision & values.
• Engages & leads effective store huddles.
• Conducts chart audits with Associate Optometrist.
• Recruits, interviews & selects high caliber success oriented talent, creates talent pipeline for succession planning.
• Forecasts staffing needs based on available information & assigns associates through the use of the labor scheduling model. Quickly adjusts staffing levels up or down to meet unexpected increases or decreases in office traffic & patient demand.
• Adheres to company policies & procedures & acknowledges receipt of physical inventory.
• Takes pride in the appearance of the office & ensures visual displays are in accordance with Company provided guidelines.
• Maintains safe working environment for all.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Optometry
• Demonstrated leadership/management skills
• Knowledge of current Optometric technology & practices
• Strong problem solving & critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of sound business management practices

Pay Range: 138,745.69 - 193,868.41

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.

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