At American Vision Partners (AVP) , we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nations largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Responsible for providing assistance to the Optical Director in every aspect of optical operations, including patient care and education.

• Understands and implements all duties encompassing an optician and lead optician.
• Ensures that all optical staff members are fully trained and competent.
• Trains, coaches and mentors employees. Also fosters the development of strong relationships between optical and clinic/providers.
• Maintains emphasis on profitable operations while satisfying patient needs.
• Constantly assesses financial performance with director and helps implement it throughout the staff.
• Serves as spokesperson, when necessary, for the department.
• Works on developing an in-depth knowledge of the area workplace. This will include attendance at appropriate conferences.
• Works in conjunction with the logistics / project manager to negotiates and develop relationships with vendors.
• Communicates with the optical director on a regular basis concerning all financial matters.
• Manages effectiveness of each optician.
• Acts as a role model for all other opticians.
• Provides coverage for all locations when needed.
• Recruitment, hiring, and dismissal of all personnel.
• Oversees the computer system of the department to ensure maximum utilization and increased practice efficiency.
• Supervision, including preparation and monitoring of job descriptions, salary reviews, and personnel evaluations.
• Reviews and analyzes monthly financial statements for the department.
• Provides direct or indirect approval of all departmental expenditures.
• Organizes regular meetings for the optical department.
• Responsible for developing plans for community outreach, building and maintaining outside relationships and other efforts to increase growth.
• Visits each office as necessary.
• Participates in on-going continuing education.
• If licensed maintains state licensing.
• Encourages a team-oriented environment and follows company guidelines and policies.
• Performs any and all duties as reasonably assigned.

• Minimum 5 years experience working in the optical field.
• If certified maintain certification in ABO and NCLE. If licensed maintain a State License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, eyewear sales, and lens options.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Personable; empathetic with patients and employee's needs and concerns.
• Well- organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Ability to motivate and train a professional staff Extensive experience and understanding of all aspects related to operations of a modern optical dispensary.
• Ability to express himself/herself, in writing and orally, in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles.

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!