Employed Optometrist- Albany, NY- Target Optical

Requisition ID:845563At Target Optical, we help people see and look great - and have a blast doing it! We make caring for people's vision fun.There's always more to see at Target Optical - more style, more fun, and more opportunities to find a career that fits your already-full life. Put your career in focus with us!GENERAL FUNCTIONThe 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures 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.Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Patient Service through ensuring staff performs the following Service Process steps:Address all patients/customers visual life style needsMake eyewear recommendations based on patients/customers' needsExplain each step of the eye exam; listen carefully to patients/customersUtilize available tools & visual aids to summarize & ensure patients understand each aspect of their vision, eye health, & overall well beingCommunicate effectively with patients the need for annual eye exams. Ensure all patients are appointed in TAB for their next eye examConducts all services in accordance with protocol & accepted standards of care.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSDoctor of OptometryCommitment to quality patient careKnowledge of current Optometric theory & technologyStrong communicator & listenerProblem solving abilitySolid Organization skillsPay Range: 48.33-77.12Employee 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.Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 ( (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected].