Optical Department Supervisor — Lead & Develop Team

EyeCare Partners; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k employer-matched

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Monthly incentive programs

Employee purchase program

Family purchase events

Certification reimbursements

Job summary

EyeCare Partners seeks an Optical Supervisor to oversee the optical and contact lens department, ensuring policies and plans run smoothly. You will manage finances, insurance administration, and personnel duties in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead staff, conduct evaluations, and support hiring decisions while promoting a high-performance team and training new employees. Role requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Optical and contact lens experience preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Computer skills and good oral communication required.
• Strong leadership background

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the optical and contact lens department.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to all staff.
• Conduct quarterly evaluations and document performance.
• Hire, terminate and assign staff as needed.
• Orientate new employees and provide on-the-job training.
• Communicate organization activities to staff and establish a high-performance team.
• Implement operating systems including Employee Manual, Scheduling, and Telephone System.
• Coordinate patient/insurance collections and daily/weekly reporting.
• Ensure insurance verification and maximize electronic claim submissions.
• Prepare for secondary insurance submissions and lead staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Oral communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EyeCare Partners seeks an Optical Supervisor to oversee the optical and contact lens department, ensuring policies and plans run smoothly. You will manage finances, insurance administration, and personnel duties in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead staff, conduct evaluations, and support hiring decisions while promoting a high-performance team and training new employees. Role requires strong leadership and communication skills.