Optometrists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
- EMR/EHR
- 3%
Education level
- Doctorate
- 69%
- High school diploma or GED
- 14%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
National Vision
PARKLAND HOSPITAL
Dunkin'
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 872 profiles for Optometrists in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Optometrist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $633,073 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $443,994 – $902,673 yearly
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Receptionist/Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementChildcareNannyingIndependent Optometrist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRABO CertificationDEA LicenseOptometry License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInsurance VerificationLaboratory ExperiencePrimary CareGeneral Practiceoptometrist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Optometry LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsForeign Language ProficiencySpanishCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportTravel Optometry
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationCPROptometry LicenseSkills
Electronic Health Records (EHR) ManagementEHR SystemsMedical SoftwarePatient Management SoftwareEMR/EHRClinical Information SystemsAssociate Optometrist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Optometry LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishComputer OperationOperating SystemsWindowsMicrosoft OfficeOptometry Resident
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPROptometry LicenseSkills
LeadershipCardiac Arrest Emergency ResponsePatient ResuscitationCPRFirst AidCPR
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What's the average time to fill an optometrist role?
The average time to fill an optometrist role is 35 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do optometrists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an optometrist include: communication skills, organizational skills and emr/ehr.
What licenses or certifications are common for optometrists?
Common licenses or certifications for optometrists include: Optometry License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to optometrists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to optometrists include: primary care resident, associate optometrist and optometrist technician.
What level of education is common for an optometrist?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for an optometrist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an optometrist?
Most optometrists have 14 years of professional experience.
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