Practice Manager Optometry Practice

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

Salary : $26 - $32