Practice Manager Optometry Practice

Practice Manager Optometry Practice O'Fallon Family Eyecare O'Fallon, MO Job Details Full-time $26 - $32 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Revenue cycle management Teamwork Operations management Expense management

Marketing Full Job Description About Us:

We are a thriving, patient-centric private optometry practice with a dedicated team of 6 employees and 2 doctors. We invest we love advanced diagnostic technology and prioritize patient education and thorough eye health evaluations. We are proud of our collaborative team culture and are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Job Summary:

Are you an organized leader who loves variety and hates being stuck behind a desk all day? We are seeking a dynamic, proactive Office Manager to orchestrate the daily flow of our practice. The ideal candidate will seamlessly split their time between high-level team leadership and stepping onto the clinic floor to assist hands-on. You will be responsible for keeping our 6-person team motivated, maintaining a smooth patient flow, and confidently jumping into clinical support (pre-testing, patient workups) whenever needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Flow & Operations:

Monitor the daily schedule to ensure smooth patient transitions, minimal wait times, and maximum office efficiency.

Team Leadership:

Supervise, mentor, and motivate our small team. Handle staff scheduling, conduct training, and foster a positive, collaborative culture.

Hands-On Clinical Support:

Step out of the office and onto the floor during peak times or staff absences to perform pre-testing (autorefraction, retinal imaging, optical sale, etc.) and assist the optometrist.

Administrative Oversight:

Manage office inventory, handle patient escalations with grace, and ensure billing/insurance verification workflows run smoothly.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years of management or leadership experience. Strong consideration for those with a background in an optometry, ophthalmology, or medical office setting ).

Clinical Skills:

Prior experience with ophthalmic/optometric pre-testing and clinical patient care is highly preferred (willing to cross-train the right experienced medical manager).

Leadership Style:

A proactive, "lead-by-example" mindset. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and help where it's needed.

Attributes:

Exceptional multitasking abilities, high emotional intelligence, and excellent communication skills.

Schedule Monday-Thursday:

Full day schedule

Friday:

Half day No weekends Benefits Competitive salary based on experience Performance incentives tied to practice growth and operational success Health insurance contribution Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays 401(k) retirement plan Eye care and eyewear benefits Supportive and professional team environment This role is best suited for someone who enjoys leading a team, supporting operational excellence, and helping a healthcare practice continue to grow and improve in a positive and collaborative environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established private practice, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

$26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position is on-site in O'Fallon, MO and requires reliable daily attendance during business hours. Are you comfortable with the commute and able to reliably report to work as scheduled? We receive many applications. In 3-5 sentences, tell us about something you are genuinely proud of accomplishing at work and why it mattered.

Work Location:

In person