Office Manager

Location LeadThe Location Lead is responsible for providing site leadership resulting in improved patient satisfaction, increased clinical and professional revenues and improved staff efficiency.Essential Job Functions (Other Duties As Required):Provide leadership, direction and coordination of departments relating to patient care and patient service.Overall responsibility for ensuring the clinical and front office staff reflect the standards set by the company.Staff Management & DevelopmentServe a direct manager of all front office and clinical staff at assigned locationParticipate in the interview process and selection of front desk and clinical staffPartner with training department to successfully onboard all new hiresAdhere to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations. Follows the principles of the Compliance Program as well as the Code of Conduct.Patient SatisfactionAssists with any patient clinical issues and works towards a satisfactory resolveGreet patients, company representatives, caretakers & transportation providersServe as first level responder for patient questions and complaintsAddress walk-in patients and respond to scheduling inquiries, prescription/record pick-up, etc.Generate wait time reports and identify solutions to addressPatient Care and Resource AllocationCreate patient schedules (post Patient Access Center launch, serve as liaison for patient scheduling)Create and communicate daily team schedule to ensure providers have adequate resourcesMonitor provider schedules for fill rates, cancellations and errorsCross-check and update next-day charts according to appointment schedule.Complete appointment confirmation calls according to appointment schedule.Prepare and distribute the confirming call report and address no shows.Print and account for fee tickets, balance the cash drawer, prepare daily deposit and daily balance report for assigned locationProvide patients with statements or receiptsCreate and repair patient charts.Facilities ManagementServe as liaison to Support Services (IT, Facilities) for location needsServe as main point of contact for emergency preparedness and emergency protocols for locationOpen and close office/lobby at assigned opening and closing time for assigned locationEnsure that the lobby and alcove are tidy and orderly throughout the day in accordance with company standards and policies.Oversee clinical equipment maintenance, repair and replacement.Supply Management – order and stock supplies, maintain appropriate inventory for locationMaintain reading materials, marketing materials and check lanes to ensure adequate supply.Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Competencies:Smart, results oriented and high energy professional with a track record of success.Strong work ethic, hands-on individual who can achieve long term systematic process improvements.Ability to coach and lead clinical and front office teams.Demonstrates extremely high sense of urgency, capable of handling multiple priorities and extensive time demands.Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of management, physicians, staff, vendors and patients.Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.Demonstrated knowledge of material, methods, instruments and equipment.Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality. Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and manage time accordingly in order to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.Supervisory Responsibilities:The Location Lead has supervisory responsibilities including, but not limited to: interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work, measuring performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing staff complaints and resolving problems.Work Environment: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast-paced, deadline oriented, confidential department. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Demonstrated ability to do excessive walking, standing, bending and stooping. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or control, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, kneel and crouch. The employee may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (50-90 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. with occasional overtime.Travel: Travel is not required.Required Education and Experience:Previous experience in an Ophthalmic Assistant role or commensurate training/experiencePrior medical or front office supervisory experience.Customer service experienceProficiency in clinical operations in a medical practice.High school diploma or GEDBasic Microsoft Word, Excel, and technologically advanced communication systems and devices.Preferred Education and Experience:Associate or Bachelor's degreeOther Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits: 401(K) Company Match Medical and Dental Insurance Vision Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Pet Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Continuing Education Paid Time Off US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.