Optician

FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INCORPORATED; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fillmore Eye Clinic Incorporated seeks an Optical Shop Manager to direct the optical shop operations, interpret prescriptions, and advise patients on frames and lenses. You will manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and lead marketing efforts with the owners. A license and business experience help drive success.

Position requires ability to travel for vendor coordination and to implement annual plans. Strong Excel and Word skills and a team-oriented attitude are essential for daily

Qualifications

• Maintains required state licensure.
• Two years business management experience preferred.
• Experience negotiating general vendor contracts.
• Familiarity with managed vision care contracting.
• Budgetary and inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops an annual business plan for the optical shop and presents it to owners.
• Develops annual marketing plans with management.
• Interfaces with vendors for products and terms.
• Manages inventory control and tracks referrals and margins.
• Creates monthly reports and monitors shop performance.
• Travel required for vendor coordination and oversight.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor negotiation

Budget management

Excel

Teamwork

Education

State optician licensure

Two years business management experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

OpticianDepartment: OpticalReports To: Optical SupervisorJOB SUMMARY: This individual is responsible for all aspects of the successful operation of the optical shop by directing, coordinating, and communicating pertinent information, except for issues involving professional judgment beyond licensure. The optician interprets prescriptions, conducts patient consultation, and recommends frames and lenses. The optician creates and maintains displays of optical merchandise, and maintains inventory within the optical retail area.RESPONSIBILITIES:Business Planning:Develops an annual business plan for the optical shop and presents it to the owners.Develops annual marketing plans with the management team.Serves as primary interface with vendorsOperations:Develops and manages effective inventory control.Tracks referrals and capture rate effectively.Develops and communicates effective monthly reports.Tracks and reports sales margins in aggregate and by plan.Researches local and regional managed care opportunities.Travel RequiredJob Type: Full-timeFillmore Eye Clinic, Inc has the right to change or modify the job description at any time or to assign duties other than those specifically listed in the section describing essential functions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Two years business management experience preferred.Varied optical management experience preferred.Experience in negotiating general business contracts with vendorsFamiliarity with managed vision care contracting.Budgetary experience.Inventory management experience.ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Maintains all required state licensure.Demonstrates appropriate team player attitude and enthusiasm.Works accurately and efficiently in Word and Excel.