JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team at the Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center, where we offer more than just a job – we provide a community-focused environment with competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and a true work-life balance.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan, ensuring you and your family are well cared for. Enjoy farm-to-table food through our food distribution program, giving you access to fresh, nutritious options. Plus, take advantage of Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities to advance your career while reducing your student debt.

Located in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, our location offers not just a fulfilling career but the chance to explore a region full of stunning landscapes and outdoor recreation. Spend your days helping others grow professionally and your evenings and weekends hiking through serene mountain trails, kayaking on pristine lakes, or enjoying the charm of historic Downtown Sonora. With its vibrant culture, unique shops, and year-round festivals, you’ll find endless ways to connect and thrive.

Whether you’re seeking professional growth or outdoor excitement, Tuolumne County is the perfect place to build your future. Apply today and start your next adventure with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Title: Optometry Office Manager

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer

Wage Range: $27.00-$35.00 Per Hour

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Office Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily administrative operations of an optometry office, ensuring smooth, efficient operations. This includes managing patient services, handling staff, overseeing billing and financial processes, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The Office Manager will play a critical role in maintaining a welcoming, patient-centered environment while optimizing office workflow.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (will include but are not limited to)

• Oversee daily administrative operations of the optometry office to ensure smooth workflow.
• Manage patient scheduling, check-ins, and check-outs for efficient patient flow.
• Oversee inventory management for optical supplies and office equipment.
• Handle office communications and maintain accurate and secure office records.
• Manage office technology, including troubleshooting basic issues and overseeing use of electronic health records (EHR) and practice management software.
• Recruit, train, and supervise front office and administrative staff.
• Assign tasks, monitor staff performance, and create schedules to maintain adequate coverage.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care by addressing patient concerns and overseeing appointment scheduling and insurance verification.
• Oversee billing, collections, and patient payments.
• Monitor the office’s financial performance, prepare budgets, and track expenses.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
• Manage insurance credentialing for the optometrist and staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Pattern I: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field and three (3) years of management experience.
• Pattern II: Five (5) years of related experience and at least two (2) years in a management position.
• Or: An appropriate combination of the above education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of healthcare billing and insurance practices.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management software.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation and be free of any felony convictions.
• Must possess a vehicle, a valid California driver’s license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire), and current vehicle insurance.
• Must be insurable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods; climbing stairs and stepstools; stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching; pushing, pulling, and lifting to 30 pounds; and raising objects overhead. The role also requires manual dexterity for operating computers and phones, as well as hearing, talking, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers are involved. The employee may be subject to outdoor environmental conditions such as heat and cold, and will be required to walk on uneven ground. The position also requires the ability to safely operate and drive a motor vehicle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INDIAN PREFERENCE:

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

In accordance with the Indian Preference Act (25 U.S.C. §§ 472 & 473) and Public Law 93-638, qualified Native American and Alaskan Native applicants will be given preference, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. In-house postings also include Tribal Voting Members.

All positions require cultural sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse tribal communities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment TB test, background check, and drug screening.