Optometry Practice Manager

About the role

The Practice Manager works in partnership with the doctor(s) and regional manager to ensure smooth and professional business operations. They are accountable for the success of their practice and require strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management: Conduct Patient Interaction Assessments, conduct Staff Performance Assessments, recognize and connect with staff, and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
• Asset Management: Monitor compliance with confidentiality policies, ensure MWEC processes are compliant, and protect all practice assets.
• Risk Management: Provide insight into key areas of risk, review facility documentation, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Key Performance Indicators (Financial Management): Monitor financial procedures, including billing, daily deposits, reporting, and accounts receivable.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as determined by the regional manager and doctor(s).

Requirements

• High school graduate with minimum 1 year previous management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in optometry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Decisive leadership with above-average judgment.
• Attentive to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills with decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Polite and professional.
• Able to effectively multi-task.
• Lead, motivate, and promote a team environment.
• Build and maintain good rapport with doctors, staff, central support, and patients.
• Able to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, additional hours as required, including nights and weekends.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to handle situations with confidence, tact, and resourcefulness.
• Report for scheduled work hours in a dependable and timely manner, pursuant to MWEC attendance policy.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Financial Management

Benefits

• Up to 10 days of PTO within the first year of employment.
• Company-sponsored Career Development Program aligned with American Optometric Association - With wage increases!
• Major medical, dental, vision, 401k, and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Salary range of $40,000+ annually based on previous experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, additional hours as required, including nights and weekends.