Assistant Practice Manager

EssilorLuxottica Group • Olympia, WA

7d • $20 - $32

About The Position

The Assistant Practice Manager acts as a leader when the Practice Manager is absent or in support of the manager. The role promotes professional eyecare experiences and helps establish the practice as a premier destination for vision needs in the community. It requires strong leadership, prioritization, planning, and supervision of primary care functions.

The position supports patient-centered service, business performance and profitability, financial procedures, change management, inventory accuracy, recruitment, staff development, workforce planning, and safety programs. The role works evenings and weekends as business needs require, which varies by location, and follows attendance, timekeeping, dress code, and company policies. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs or direction from the Practice Manager.

TeamVision is a Management Service Organization within EssilorLuxottica. The practice provides optometric care and related vision services, including ocular disease management, comprehensive eye exams, refractive services, and vision therapy. The posted pay range is 19.60–32.49; currency is not specified. A competitive bonus and/or commission plan may also be offered. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and employee discounts.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of management or supervisory experience, preferably in an eyecare or healthcare setting.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including operational analysis.
• Familiarity with technology such as point-of-sale systems, patient record systems, and other software applications.
• Strong communication and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or equivalent.
• ABO Certification in a non-licensed state.
• Previous experience in leadership positions.
• Knowledge of basic optics and dispensing or fitting eyewear.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a staff that embraces a patient-centric approach and provides excellent patient experiences.
• Support the Practice Manager in assessing the business and coordinating primary care functions to drive positive results and profitability.
• Assist in monitoring financial procedures, including billing, daily deposits, and reporting.
• Support change management, adoption of new technology and processes, and identification of opportunities for continued improvement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper inventory management procedures.
• Support recruiting activities to select high-caliber, success-oriented talent.
• Develop and train staff to create a talent pipeline for succession.
• Follow workforce management guidelines to staff all practice hours appropriately.
• Ensure Company-approved safety programs are implemented and maintained.
• Work evenings and weekends as business needs require, varying by location.
• Follow attendance and daily timekeeping requirements, company policies and procedures, and the proper dress code.
• Perform other functions as dictated by business needs or the Practice Manager.

Benefits

• Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and employee discounts.
• A competitive bonus and/or commission plan may be offered.
• The company describes a supportive work culture and professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED