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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate optometrist in Iowa is $116,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $137,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Associate Optometrists are licensed eye care professionals who work under the supervision or partnership of a senior optometrist or within an optometry practice. They perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and treat visual problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or treatments. Associate Optometrists may also assist with patient education and manage certain eye diseases. This role is typically suited for optometrists early in their careers, offering opportunities for skill development and experience in a clinical setting.

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To thrive as an Associate Optometrist, you need a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree, state licensure, and a strong background in vision assessment and ocular disease management. Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as autorefractors, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and electronic health records is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and patient education abilities help you stand out in this role. These competencies ensure accurate diagnoses, effective patient care, and a positive clinical experience, which are critical for success in optometry practice.

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Associate Optometrists often find the transition from academic settings to clinical practice challenging due to the increased patient volume, time management demands, and the need to quickly adapt to different practice management systems. Additionally, building rapport with patients and collaborating effectively with support staff and other healthcare professionals can require practice and strong communication skills. With experience, most new optometrists become more confident in their diagnostic abilities and develop efficient workflows that allow them to provide high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Associate Optometrist vs Optometry Technician?

AspectAssociate OptometristOptometry Technician
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD) licenseCertified or registered technician, no OD license
Work EnvironmentExam rooms, patient consultations, diagnosis, treatment planningPre-testing, assisting during exams, patient data collection
ResponsibilitiesDiagnose eye conditions, prescribe glasses/contact lenses, manage patient carePerform preliminary tests, assist with exams, prepare patients

Associate Optometrists hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and are licensed to diagnose and treat eye conditions, while Optometry Technicians support the clinical team by conducting tests and assisting during exams. Both roles are essential in eye care clinics, but their responsibilities and credentials differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Associate Optometrist job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $116,669 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Independent Optometrist - Sam's Club

Lacona, IA • On-site

Sam's Club
Retail • 10K+ employees
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Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Establish and manage your practice schedule, hours of operation, and patient appointments.

  • Provide eye and vision care services to patients as an independent lease holder.

  • Set your fee schedule and retain 100% of exam and professional fees.

Sam's Club rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,041 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Position Summary... What you'll do...

Launch your services in Sam's Club!

As an Independent Optometrist leasing space inside our stores you will take a leading role in patient care with respect to eye and vision care as well as general health and wellbeing.

As an independent lease holder, you have the autonomy to:

  • Establish your days of practice

  • Establish your hours of operation

  • Control your patient schedule

  • Set your fee schedule

  • Keep 100 of exam/professional fees

For a fair market value, you can opt into:

  • Advanced Equipment/instrumentation

  • Administrative and/or Opt-Tech support services if state allows

Minimum Qualifications for a lease agreement

  • Doctor of Optometry OD from an accredited optometry school

  • Valid state optometry license

  • Ophthalmologist MD or DO from an accredited school

  • Valid state ophthalmology license

  • General Liability Certificate/Professional Liability Insurance Certificate

ME/VA license agreements are with Gumberg Asset Management Company

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Respect the individual: Builds high-performing teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform

Respect the individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence

Respect the individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments

Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving

Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble self-aware honest fair and transparent

Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans

Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and long-term priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans

Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes

Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location...1101 73Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50324-1313, United States of America

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