Advanced Office Manager Certification Course
Advanced Office Manager Certification Course Date & Time: Begins Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific Presented by: Valerie Manso, OD Excellence Director of Staff Education Course Description: You are invited to an exclusive course accredited by the University of Houston, College of Optometry. This course is aimed at providing a solid base of skills […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: San Antonio, TX
Ruth Chris - San Antonio 17803 La Cantera Terrace, San Antonio, TX, United StatesUnderstanding the Basics of Financial Analysis Discussion Outline: Our "gut perceptions" of how our practices are performing are sometimes on the mark, yet often certain salient aspects capture our attention more than others. It may seem - anecdotally - that contact lens fittings are on the uptick, or that a certain demographic of customer is […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Columbus, OH
Topgolf - Columbus 2000 IKEA Way, Columbus, OH, United StatesOpen Forum & Topgolf! We'll be mixing it up a little for our upcoming Columbus dinner! Our venue will be Topgolf. We'll begin in a private room to conduct the business end of things (vendor presentation and PECAA news). Next, we'll move to our own reserved area where we can sit, relax, converse, and enjoy […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Oklahoma City, OK
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - OKC 145 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesPerformance Reviews & Strategies Discussion Outline: Performance reviews present opportunities and challenges. On one hand, reviews are the primary vehicle for an employer and employee to engage in a disciplined, in-depth meeting of minds on the working relationship. On the other hand, if not carried out properly, they may actually lead to misunderstandings that lower […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Tulsa, OK
Palace Cafe 1301 E 15th St, Tulsa, OK, United StatesMaximizing Your PECAA Benefits Discussion Outline: As PECAA grows, the breadth of Member benefits continues to expand as well. At our upcoming Peer to Peer dinner, we’ll take a few moments to review PECAA’s past, then focus on the latest vendor partner developments and cover the many other benefits that can add value to your […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Spokane, WA
Steam Plant 159 South Lincoln, Spokane, WA, United StatesFinancial Success Through Billing & Coding Discussion Outline: We know the revenue cycle is one of the financial pillars in any optometric business and that capturing all earned revenue in a timely fashion is essential. It can be a challenge to recognize opportunities within the day-to-day operations that may cause delayed payments or loss of […]
Optical Merchandising Workshop: Baton Rouge, LA
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, United StatesOptical Merchandising Workshop According to the MBA Practice Profile, frame, lens, and contact lens sales account for 60 percent of total revenue, making it the largest single source of revenue in an independent optometric practice. When lens products and frame inventory is strategic, the optical can be a profit center. On the contrary, when there […]
Selling Strategies Workshop: San Antonio, TX
Courtyard by Marriott Riverwalk 207 N Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX, United StatesSelling Strategies Workshop While 70 percent of patients report having their eye exam performed by an independent eye care professional, only 46 percent of patients reported to purchasing their eyewear from them. Patients have more choices for purchasing than ever before, and this shows approximately 1 in 3 patients walk out without purchasing from their […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Eagan, MN
Jensen's 3840 Rahn Rd, Eagan, MN, United StatesAvoiding Professional Burnout Discussion Outline: Regardless of our specific roles at our practices, daily demands and stresses can start to take a toll, diminishing our performance and well being if left unattended. Together, we'll discuss ways to stay strong and avoid professional burnout, including: What are strategies we can use to avoid burnout? Schedules: How […]
Peer-to-Peer Dinner: Portland, OR
Revolution Hall 1300 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, United StatesBilling & Coding Discussion Outline: Our topic is central to any practice's operations: Billing and Coding. It's critical to cash flow, customer satisfaction, and a practice's bottom line. Teri Thurston, PECAA's Billing and Coding Advisor, will lead our discussion. Topic points include: What major billing and coding changes are on the horizon? Does your practice […]
