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Optometrist (Brenart Eye Clinic) - Yorkville, IL

VSP Vision · Yorkville, IL · $75.00–$85.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Brenart is the largest private optometry practice in Illinois. What draws you to a large group practice rather than a small office?

What they are checking: Whether they will thrive in a big, team-based practice with shared standards and many colleagues.

Tell me about your residency or first two years of practice. What kinds of cases did you manage on your own?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the residency or experience bar and can handle general optometry independently.

Tell me about a time you cared for a patient whose background or language was different from yours.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate well with patients of diverse backgrounds, which the posting calls out.

What would an innovative idea from you look like in this practice?

What they are checking: Whether they bring energy and ideas, which the posting names as part of the ideal candidate.

What would you do

How do you keep your exams thorough when the schedule is full and fast-paced?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect care quality in a busy clinic that sees many families.

A patient is unhappy with their new glasses and blames the prescription. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot calmly with opticians and keep the patient's trust.

How would you work with the other optometrists to keep care consistent across the team?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate on protocols instead of working in isolation.

About the work

A patient comes in with a painful red eye and light sensitivity. Walk me through your thinking.

What they are checking: Whether they work through a differential, like uveitis or keratitis, and treat or refer appropriately.

How do you handle patient privacy in a large practice with many staff?

What they are checking: Whether they take HIPAA confidentiality seriously, which the posting stresses.

How do you explain myopia control options to the parent of a young child?

What they are checking: Whether they can serve family-focused communities with clear, honest pediatric advice.

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The full job description

As published by VSP Vision.

Brenart Eye Clinic, the largest private optometry practice in Illinois, is looking for a high-energy, innovative, caring and motivated full or part-time optometrist with a passion for delivering the highest standard of vision care to patients. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing team player with a positive attitude and the ability to deliver comprehensive general optometry services in collaboration with the optometry team. Located in the outer suburbs of Chicago - one hour to the Loop, this well-established practice (50+ years and counting!) caters to family-oriented communities while remaining accessible to all of the big city’s amenities and recreation venues. What You’ll Need: • Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution • Current and Valid Optometrist License for the State of Illinois • Completion of an Optometry Residency or at least Two Years experience • Demonstrated applied understanding of the general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions. • Possess the ability and enthusiasm to contribute to patient health in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. • Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate and care for patients of diverse backgrounds. • Exceptional customer service, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. • Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality of patient information. What You’ll Do: • Perform comprehensive eye exams and take/evaluate measurements using state-of-the-art technology. • Diagnose ocular conditions and assist in treatment of ocular disease. • Prescribe corrective lenses and/or eye medications as appropriate. • Explain eye health, eyewear and prescription terminology to patients. • Facilitate outstanding patient services during all interactions. • Contribute to the patient care team on an “on-call” basis one night per week and on weekends every 4-6 weeks. Why You’re a Great Fit for Brenart Eye Clinic: • Innovation: You’re always open to new ideas and continuously focus on solutions to provide excellent patient care. • Integrity: You hold yourself accountable for your actions and strive to make the right decisions in all circumstances. • Dedication: You contribute to the growth of your team and organization at all times by sharing important information and new ideas. • Teamwork: You cultivate a positive team environment by respecting and supporting others and striving to enhance team performance. • Ambitious: You’re a doctor who wants to challenge yourself to practice optometry to the fullest extent of your ability. Why You’ll Love This Opportunity: This is an ideal opportunity for a high-earning optometrist to practice optometry without the worry of managing the practice. The administrative and staffing responsibilities of practice management are handled by the management team of this family-owned practice, so you can focus on providing to-quality primary and medical eye care. We reward our optometrists with: • A Generous Guaranteed Salary of $75 - $85 per hour based on experience. • Paid Time Off • Comprehensive Benefits • Production Bonus • Annual Paid CE Courses • A collaborative, friendly and team-spirited work environment As an experienced optometrist looking to take the next step in your career, we look forward to welcoming you to our team. Apply here → www.brenarteye.com/careers/ Special Notice This is not a career opportunity with VSP Vision or its companies. VSP Vision is helping PECAA Max Members recruit qualified applicants for their private practices. VSP Vision is not acting as a job placement agency or staffing firm. Applicants are not guaranteed a job interview or job offer. The hiring decision and acceptance of this position is solely between the hiring practice and the applicant. The above information in this description was provided by the hiring practice. It has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees hired in this role. VSP Vision OD Recruitment Support VSP Network Practices who are PECAA Max members in good standing benefit from access to dedicated VSP Vision recruiters to help them find qualified Optometrists. VSP Vision is not an employment agency and does not guarantee the placement of any practice professionals. The practice shall have sole responsibility for all decisions in the hiring process including interviewing and hiring of practice professionals. VSP Network Practices also benefit from access to other hiring related resources, including free job listings on the VSP Vision Optometry Career Site, which is linked to over 300 career sites. VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. 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