Optometrist (Big City Optical) - Downtown Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you found something serious during what seemed like a routine exam.
What they are checking: Whether they stay thorough and act quickly when a finding needs referral.
How do you work with opticians and techs to make sure the patient leaves with the right eyewear?
What they are checking: Whether they see the whole visit as a team effort from exam to dispensing.
Where do you want your clinical skills to grow over the next few years?
What they are checking: Whether their growth goals match a fast-growing practice that encourages career development.
What would you do
This is a floating role across our downtown Chicago stores. How do you build rapport with patients and staff when you're not at one location every day?
What they are checking: Whether they can deliver consistent care and teamwork while moving between offices.
How do you introduce dry eye treatment to a patient who came in only for new glasses?
What they are checking: Whether they can educate patients on specialty services without making it feel like a sales pitch.
You're running behind on a full schedule and a walk-in has a red, painful eye. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can triage urgent cases while managing patient flow.
How do you explain your findings to a patient who's anxious about their eye health?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and calmly with patients of different backgrounds.
Downtown Chicago patients are very diverse. How do you adapt your care for patients with different needs and languages?
What they are checking: Whether they can care for a diverse population with respect and clear communication.
About the work
Walk me through how you use OCT, topography and meibography in a routine comprehensive exam.
What they are checking: Whether they practice full scope with the advanced diagnostics the posting lists.
A parent asks whether their eight-year-old's myopia can be slowed down. How do you explain the options?
What they are checking: Whether they understand myopia control and can explain it to families clearly.
How do you handle surgical co-management for cataract or refractive patients?
What they are checking: Whether they understand pre- and post-op care and work well with surgeons.
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