Optical Manager

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Kearney, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Department Manager supervises the Optical staff
within the surgical department of the practice. This position requires a strong
leader with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff to ensure optimal
efficiency and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Decisive leadership with above average judgment
• Detail oriented, self-starter, with strong organizational skills
• Able to effectively sustain multiple, simultaneous tasks
• Ability to lead, motivate, and promote a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with the doctors, staff and patients, and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure to accomplish projects and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Standing for sustained periods of time
• Talking
• Hearing
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in ophthalmology is preferred
• Previous experience with supervision is preferred
• Previous experience in medical coding/billing is preferred
• Obtaining certification in ophthalmic field is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide staff to ensure consistency in performance and improve efficiencies.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, ensuring timely patient services.
• Verify accuracy of data entry of patient insurance, charge entry, and payment balances on a daily and monthly basis.
• Maintain inventory of all medications and supplies to ensure each examination room, the optical lab, and the office is well stocked accordingly.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide additional training as necessary.
• Assist staff in their essential responsibilities, as necessary.
• Provide a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Practice Manager and doctor(s).

Benefits

• The company will provide assistance to all employees eligible for the Employee Career Development Program.

What This Job Offers

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