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R ochester Optical Optometry is a prescription eyeglass retailer with Rochester Optical Manufacturing that was established in Rochester, New York in 1932. In addition to serving retail clients, we have a 70-year history as a prescription eyeglass supplier to the eye care industry — with our very own Rochester-made products!

Rochester Optical Manufacturing Company was established in Rochester, New York in 1932. At the time, the owner saw a growing need for protective tactical eyewear for the Armed Forces, aircraft pilots, and police officers. Later, Rochester Optical became one of the country's few military prescription glasses frame manufacturers and supplied the Army and the Air Force with combat-ready ballistic eyewear for soldiers. After WWII, the tactical eyewear company expanded its services to include creating and selling prescription eyeglasses for the public. Rochester Optical quickly became one of the best glass frames and prescription eyeglass manufacturers in the area, producing many popular glass frame styles of the time with polarized tints.

Since then, Rochester Optical has added a large, full-functioning optical lab, a wholesale business line, and a stock lens facility.

Rochester Optical is an optical leader and innovator in the eyewear space. Our headquarters are in Rochester, NY, and we continue to expand our national and international reach.

Position Summary:

The Part-time Doctor of Optometry (OD) is responsible for providing complete eye care services including eye exams, contact lens fitting, and diagnosis of eye disease and vision disorders, while positively contributing to an environment that delivers excellent patient care.

Additionally, the OD will perform comprehensive eye exams, offer vision care recommendations, and support an exceptional patient experience, offering flexibility, patient interaction, and collaboration within a retail healthcare setting.

Essential Job Functions

+ Perform comprehensive eye health and vision examinations

+ Conduct contact lens fittings

+ Diagnose disease and vision disorders

+ Perform testing as needed (e.g., OCT, FV – analyze results)

+ Detect general health concerns

+ Deliver exceptional service and care throughout the patients’ eye care experience

+ Support and maintain compliance with policies and processes for standards of care

+ Cultivate business through patient and exam growth initiatives and quality of care

+ Lead by example regarding interaction with patients and staff members

+ Be a champion for the organization in working with peers in optometry and ophthalmology

+ Collaborate with local Ophthalmologists on cross referrals for patient care

+ Additional responsibilities as needed

+ Collaborate with retail optical staff to ensure seamless patient transitions

+ Educate patients on eye health, treatment options, and preventive care

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and patient-focused clinic environment

Education & Experience

+ Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree plus prerequisite undergraduate degree/courses

+ Active New York State Optometry license (in good standing)

+ Professional liability insurance

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills

+ Ability to perform exams efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care

+ Experience in a retail or high-volume clinic prefer

Work Schedule

+ Part-time role one day per week ( 8 to 9 hours)

+ Rotate every 5 to 6 weeks to a Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

+ Ability to use standard optometric equipment

+ Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff

ADA Compliance

+ This job description defines the essential functions of the role — which the OD must be able to perform (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Compensation

+ Hourly range for Rochester, NY: $60–$75/hour depending on experience

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different tasks to be performed as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The benefits package includes medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and three high-deductible plans with employer-sponsored Health Savings Accounts), MetLife Dental Insurance, company-paid group life insurance and group long-term disability insurance policies, a Paid Time Off program, Holidays, a 401(k) program with an annual company match, and a vision program.

Rochester Optical is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Rochester Optical will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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