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Optometrist-Lexington, KY-Pearle Vision

Part-time

EssilorLuxottica

Lexington, KYPart-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The Associate Optometrist delivers patient care and leads clinical protocols while partnering with store leadership to support staff development and store performance. The role includes diagnosing patients, recommending appropriate products and services, coaching associate doctors, and helping ensure a seamless eyecare experience. It also supports staffing, inventory, claims processing, office supplies, and store presentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Optometric TechnologyOptometric PracticesCommunicationOrganizationTime Management

Qualifications

Doctor of OptometryAssociate Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Associates Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

20

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Requisition ID:893966

Position:Part-Time

Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. We are experts who know that every appointment begins and ends with trust. It's how we stay true to Dr. Pearle's vision of genuine eye care.

Pearle Vision 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Associate Optometrist is responsible for creating exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering and leading the execution of NECE. Partners with the Store Manager and Field Leadership Team to build and secure a safe and motivating work environment that encourages commitment, innovation, success, and continued growth for the organization

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conveys a 100% commitment to providing excellent Patient/Customer Service through delivering and leading the execution of NECE.

Assists with greeting patients and answering phones when needed.

Conducts all service in accordance with Clinical Protocols and accepted standards of care.

Ensures all patients receive accurate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations.

Establishes a positive Doctor/Patient relationship.

Coaches Associate Doctors on clinical protocols (Audits charts as appropriate).

Communicates effectively with all store associates to ensure a seamless eyecare experience and beneficial patient outcome by:

Uncovering patients' multiple needs and prescribing products and services to meet those needs

Effective transitioning of patients to a sales associate with dialogue regarding the patient's needs and prescribed products and services

Focuses on developing the most qualified Associate Doctors and store associates by ensuring training in the following areas:

Orientation

Front desk procedures

Pre-testing

Telephone skills

Contact Lens Training

Clinical Protocols

Pearle Certified Eyecare

Company safety, Diversity, HIPPA, and Loss Prevention

Leadership and Management

Encourages associate decision making at the level closest to the patient.

Delivers clear, motivating, and constructive feedback to Associate Doctors and associates in a timely manner.

Confronts problem performers directly without delay in conjunction with Store Manager; initiates appropriate disciplinary action when necessary and follows up to monitor progress.

Partners with Store Manager to complete annual performance reviews for Associate Doctors.

Provides feedback to the Store Manager for store associates' reviews.

Collaborates with Store Manager to achieve total store success.

Strives to achieve "Far Exceeds Expectations" on all targets set for the following areas:

Secret shops

Sales plan % to goal

Exam growth

Store profitability

Ancillary Services/ Adherence to Clinical Protocols

Key Performance Indicators

Recruits and selects high caliber staff in conjunction with Store Manager.

Collaborates with Store Manager to forecast staffing needs accurately based on business trends.

Adheres to approved staffing and scheduling guidelines.

Supervises and validates receipt of CL diagnostics and physical inventory.

Ensures Managed Vision Care claims are processed timely and accurately.

Takes ownership for ensuring that the doctor's office supplies and company approved forms are ordered in a timely manner.

Takes pride in the appearance of the office and store and ensures visual displays are in accordance with company provided guidelines.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Optometry

Required knowledge of current Optometric technology and practices

Developed communication skills, both verbal and written

Organization and time management 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.

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].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ?All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, s exual aggression or stalking, r eligion, age, disability, s exual 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.

Job Type

Part time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1226120601

How this job compares

Set against the 1,631 open Optometrist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$7.25/hr
  • US median$60–94/hr42 hourly ranges

This rate, $7.25/hr, is 91% below the US median midpoint ($77/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Optometrist hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Optometrist jobs in Kentucky and 1,631 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
Optometrist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (45 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,195 of the 1,631 open Optometrist jobs (73%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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