Optometry Assistant Practice Manager

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Marion, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting and supporting the Practice Manager in overseeing the operations to promote the growth and development of their practice. The Assistant Office Manager is highly visible and requires strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, and supervise the primary care functions within their practice.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or equivalent
• 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
• Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with doctors, staff, central support, and patients.
• Ability to obtain knowledge and skills on the job or through educational courses
• Available to work a flexible schedule and 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
• Ability to handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Report for scheduled work hours in a dependable and timely fashion, pursuant to MWEC attendance policy

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• previous management experience preferred
• Experience in optometry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Properly manages the doctor’s schedule to optimize patient care and deliver the highest quality of care possible.
• Assists Office Manager in monitoring appropriate management of financial procedures including billing, daily deposits, reporting, and accounts receivable to ensure optimal efficiency and profitability within the practice.
• Ensures effective hiring, training and supervision of staff.
• Ensures availability of merchandise by managing and reporting inventories as required through MWEC procedures.
• Monitors compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Identifies opportunities for practice growth, provides recommendations to the Office Manager regarding appropriate strategies, and assists in administering plans of action and monitoring effectiveness of such efforts through appropriate measures and review.
• Provides a safe, clean, organized and inviting environment for both patients and staff.
• Maintains inventory of all medications and supplies to ensure each examination room, the optical lab, and the office are stocked accordingly.
• Performs other duties and assumes various responsibilities as determined by the office manager, regional manager, and doctor(s).

What This Job Offers

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