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Optical General Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Optician I - 136

Princeton, NC

$14.75 - $19/hr

Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product ... Place optical orders with a general understanding of insurance benefits Experience & Skills ...

Optician I - 136

Princeton, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Manage inventory of frames and contact lenses to ensure optimum customer satisfaction and product ... Place optical orders with a general understanding of insurance benefits Experience & Skills ...

About us : Stanton Optical is among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical ... This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond ...

About us : Stanton Optical is among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical ... This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond ...

One of the nation's TOP optical companies, Eyemart Express is seeking candidates with a current ... Time management skills - ability to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently when there are ...

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We are highly recognized as a quality developer and supplier of state-of-the-art optical systems ... Maintain the general ledger in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central · Oversee AP, AR ...

... and general public * Ability to handle, instruct, or oversee daily work components including ... Able to manage time critical assignments * Must be open and communicative, and accepting of ...

Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant

Durham, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

No optical experience? No problem! You will be provided training and tools needed to learn about an ... This role reports to the Office General Manager but will directly support our Doctor(s). Some ...

No optical experience? No problem! You will be provided training and tools needed to learn about an ... This role reports to the Office General Manager but will directly support our Doctor(s). Some ...

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How much do optical general manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for optical general manager in Raleigh, NC is $71,165.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $74,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Optical General Manager?

An Optical General Manager oversees the daily operations of an optical store or department, managing staff, customer service, inventory, and sales performance. They are responsible for ensuring high standards of eye care, compliance with industry regulations, and achieving business goals. This role often involves hiring and training staff, developing marketing strategies, and maintaining relationships with suppliers. Optical General Managers must have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to effectively run the business and deliver quality service to customers.

How does an Optical General Manager typically collaborate with optometrists and retail staff to ensure smooth clinic operations?

An Optical General Manager plays a key role in bridging the clinical and retail sides of an optical practice. They work closely with optometrists to coordinate patient appointments, ensure proper flow of information, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. At the same time, they oversee retail staff, manage inventory, and implement sales strategies to achieve business goals. Effective communication and team leadership are essential, as the General Manager must balance patient care priorities with operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Optical General Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optical General Manager, you need comprehensive knowledge of optical products, retail management experience, and a background in optometry or optical sciences, often supported by relevant certifications. Familiarity with practice management software, inventory systems, and point-of-sale tools is essential. Strong leadership, customer service, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure efficient operations, exceptional patient care, and sustained business growth in a competitive optical environment.
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Clinical Services Manager

Clinical Services Manager

Stanton Optical

Fuquay Varina, NC

Other

Posted 19 days ago


Stanton Optical rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 39 rated optical retailers


Job description

Clinical Services Manager

Reports to: Brand Manager

Location: On-site store location

Do you have a passion to train and coach team members to deliver a remarkable patient experience? Are you a role model and leader that advocates for your sales team? You will ensure that patients receive quality care by ensuring the store team that provides clinical services follow operational processes and meets their goals daily.

About us: Stanton Optical is among the nations fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. We are dedicated to offering customer service and quality eyewear at affordable prices to our patients. As a leading optical retailer, we offer some of the nation's most desirable optical brands. Our team members share and support the Vision, Mission and Values of our parent company, Now Optics. These include:

Vision: Modernizing the eye care experience for all people

Mission: Making eye care easy

Values: iCARE

  • Integrity: We see integrity as building a foundation of trust with our customers, employees and stakeholders by communicating honestly, ensuring consistency and delivering on our commitments.
  • Collaboration: We see collaboration as combining the talents of a diverse group, offering proactive communication and being open-minded to new ideas.
  • Accountability: We see accountability as taking initiative, delivering our best in all we do, accepting responsibility for our actions and taking ownership of results.
  • Respect: We see respect as prioritizing human relationships, being present, connecting with transparency and empathy.
  • Empowerment: We see empowerment as making purpose-driven decisions to support the company's vision, showing appreciation for others, and taking care of the individuals we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities: As a Clinical Services Manager, you will work closely with the Brand Manager to provide supervision and support to the store team to meet clinical goals with guidance from the Clinical Operations Department. You will also often act as the Manager on Duty to accomplish the overall stores goals and support the stores operational and sales goals.

Goals include:

  • Greet our patients as they enter the store, identify patients' needs to ensure an easy and memorable experience while providing information on products and services available
  • Drive sales to exceed personal and store daily, weekly and monthly revenue goals while delivering outstanding customer service experience.
  • Resolve customer issues and increase customer satisfaction through proper troubleshooting and training of the team on troubleshooting techniques.
  • Provide supervision, direction and guidance to the Doctors Technicians regarding but not limited to Diagnostic Pre-Testing, Local Mode and Digital Refraction, Contact Lens care and executing all PEG clinical standards.
  • The role is responsible for ensuring all training guidelines, procedures, protocols, and certification requirements, and clinical standards developed by the Physicians Eyecare Group are being executed at the highest level.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed patient records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
  • Ensure store brand standards by performing basic housekeeping duties when necessary.
  • Coach and train Doctor Technicians and their cross-trained counterparts on the proper insertion and removal of contact lenses for new and existing contact lens wearers.
  • Oversee proper protocols for patient contact lens orders and diagnostic contact lens trials, while ensuring the maintenance of diagnostic lens inventory on a weekly basis or as needed.

Key Qualifications:

  • At least 1 year of retail management experience or experience in a clinical leadership role.
  • An associates degree or advanced certification beyond a high school diploma; or currently enrolled in a comparable program.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Passion for exceptional customer/patient care and a willingness to mentor and train others.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business and schedule requirements.
  • Knowledge of MS Word, Google Docs, and other basic office tools.
  • Optical or clinical experience preferred, but not required.

Now Optics d/b/a Stanton Optical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at our company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email retailcareers@stantonoptical.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.


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