We are hiring for a Vision Center Development Coach in Topeka, KSThe Vision Center Development Coach plays an important role as the Subject Matter Expert for both Opticianry and Vision Center Operations. We lead trainings and help upskill associates. We will also work directly with Market and Store leadership on ways to grow the business and improve the patient's experience. VCDC's are an important part of the company’s strategy to help people See Better to Live Better.Compensation:Annual salary range: $60,000.00-$115,000.00Bonuses:We are pleased to offer a Relocation Bonus This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing team, and we want to support you every step of the way in relocating!What you will do…Partnership with Market Directors, ensuring effective communication of business objectives, Vision Center strategies, growth and development initiatives, and company change efforts in markets.Provide training, coaching, and development to Market Directors utilizing coaching with CARE model and focusing on optical subject matter expertise, operational consistency, and excellent patient care experience.Build commitment and help translate leadership direction into actionable plans for facilities.Help oversee implementation of business initiatives via goal-setting exercises, creation of realistic timelines, and guidance on assignment of tasks and accountability measures.Looks at work plans and make changes, as needed, to achieve team or work group objectives.Establishes a relationship with the Vision Center Associate Optometrist (AOD) or Independent Optometrist (IOD).Understand financial performance expectations, and in conjunction with the Market Director, conduct routine review of vision center financials and KPIs to ensure performance to goals and identify areas of opportunity.Visiting to 50+ stores within your assigned territory.During store visits:Connect with and actively listen to VCMs and opticians to understand operational processes, challenges, and associates’ concerns.Review and assist VCMs with compliance assessment questions and guidance.Provide direction regarding daily operations, influence, and guide toward organizational standards, and increase performance and results.May include store appearance, merchandise presentation and signage, seasonal transitions, accurate pricing, insurance benefits, claims management, provision of quality eyewear, patient experience, and general operational processes.Lead training and development sessions in person and virtually.Collaborate on goal setting, help develop action items for key associates and check in on the progress of previously assigned initiatives related to KPI performance and optical activities.Support vision center teams in key events.Observe best practices and celebrate success.Ensure compliance with Company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations to include oversight of safety, operational, and quality assurance reviews, and confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA standards.
