Assistant manager

Assistant Manager

at Nationwide Vision Peoria The Assistant Optical Manager performs all the duties required of a dispensing optician, in addition to managerial duties. This

position is responsible for interacting with customers, confirming appointments, reviewing insurance information and

store upkeep. The Optical Manager serves as a liaison between our customers and the lab to ensure that orders are

processed timely.

Peoria, AZ

Pay : Starting at $16 / hour

Competitive Benefits :

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health / Dental / Vision insurance
• Employer Matched 401k
• Employee Purchase Program Allowance
• Certification and training reimbursements

Essential Functions Percentage

Customer service is the primary responsibility of this position : answering all incoming calls, scheduling

patients for doctors appointments, being open and honest in communication and maintaining a

friendly, pleasant demeanor with customers at all time. 25%

Provides support to customers in : making eyeglass adjustments, taking measurements, reading

prescriptions on the lensometer, timely notification of product readiness, proper handling of all money

related transaction, and completing paperwork necessary to place and process orders. 20%

Manages store personnel and ensures all associates diligently engage in person and over the phone

with customers. 15%

Processing and verifying all third party insurance payment information. 10%

This position will have access to patient information therefore a high degree of discretion and

adhering to all privacy and confidential / propriety company policies and procedures is required (i.e.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA). 10%

This position is required to manage all sales opening and closing procedures at the end of the shift.

Must ensure that accurate funds are collected and payments are made at the point of service. 10%

Responsible for communication and follow up with District Manager regarding store performance,

maintenance situations, associates performance, doctor and host store relations. 5%

Ensures work station / Optical Store is maintained and clean at all times. 5%

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises all employees in the store and is responsible for the performance management, hiring

decisions, terminations, recommendation for promotions, and coaching.

Other 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.

Education and Experience

Leadership or management in optical / eyecare preferred

Drive for results and proven track record in reaching goals.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Strong skills in supervising others, and mentoring them to generate customer satisfaction and sales.

Able to use computer systems for sales, ordering and timekeeping.

Polished customer service skills and a genuine ability to understand your patients needs.

Capable of resolving customer complaints if they arise, with tact and positive outcomes.

Must be reliable and punctual in attendance to keep store hours and coverage in the store.

An interest in fashion eye-wear and an eye for style is highly desired.

Must be flexible for scheduling, and able to work weekends and holidays, as well as special sales events.

Must be able to stand / walk / sit for increments of 4 hours or more.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as

computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is

required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to move and

lift up to 20 pounds.

Position Type and Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work varies, must be able to work weekends.

Travel

This position is expected to travel less than 5%.

Employer-matched 401k, generous employee purchase program, family purchase events, certification reimbursements, monthly incentive programs, health / dental / vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more!

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600

Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

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