NOW HIRING: PRACTICE MANAGER
Busy Optometry Clinic & Optical Dispensary | Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia
Position: Full-Time Office Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Minimum 40 hours per week)
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience
About Us
We are a busy, well-established optometry clinic with an attached optical dispensary, located in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia.
We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care in a professional, friendly and team-oriented workplace. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dependable Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our clinic and optical dispensary and help lead our team to continued success.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Practice Manager who is organized, proactive and confident in leading a busy healthcare team. The ideal candidate takes initiative, makes sound decisions, addresses challenges and ensures employees meet established expectations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the optometry clinic and attached optical dispensary, ensuring efficient workflow and exceptional patient service.
- Lead, supervise and manage a team of approximately 13 employees, including staff scheduling, performance management, recruitment, training and conflict resolution.
- Foster a positive, professional and collaborative workplace while ensuring clear roles, responsibilities and accountability.
- Develop and maintain office policies and procedures, identify operational improvements and support the needs of the Optometrists and optical department.
- Oversee administrative and financial responsibilities, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, expense monitoring, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Work closely with the Optometrists/owners on business operations, planning and administrative needs.
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in office/practice management or a supervisory role (required).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational, multitasking and time-management abilities.
- Confident leadership skills, including handling difficult situations and employee accountability.
- Dependable, professional and proactive with strong administrative and computer skills.
- Financial literacy and basic accounting knowledge with focus on QuickBooks.
- Education or experience in Human Resources, Business Administration or Accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office, including excel, word.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and previous experience.
- Paid vacation time, with entitlement based on previous experience.
- Group insurance benefits, with 50% of the premiums subsidized by the employer.
- Additional paid holidays, above and beyond statutory holidays.
- Paid sick, mental health, and bereavement days.
- Annual complimentary spectacles.
We are seeking an experienced, dependable leader who takes ownership, communicates effectively and excels at managing people and daily operations. The ideal candidate is confident, approachable and accountable, with strong decision-making and organizational skills. If you enjoy leading a team and helping a healthcare practice thrive, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant management experience and qualifications to
[email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $65,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
📌 Practice Manager (Upper Tantallon)
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