Lead Ophthalmic Technician

System One is seeking a Lead Ophthalmic Technician for a contract-to-hire, full-time onsite role in Tulsa, OK.

About the Role

A busy ophthalmology practice is seeking an experienced Lead Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support while helping guide and mentor the technician team. This is a working lead role that combines hands-on patient care with daily team coordination, training, and workflow support. The ideal candidate has strong ophthalmic clinical skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to ophthalmic technicians.
• Assist with technician scheduling, clinic flow, and workflow coordination.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing clinical staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for testing, procedures, equipment, and physician protocols.
• Obtain patient histories, perform ophthalmic testing, and assist physicians with patient care.
• Monitor clinic operations and help resolve patient, provider, and workflow concerns.
• Promote consistent clinical standards, documentation, and quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control guidelines.
• Travel to satellite clinic locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of ophthalmic technician experience.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic testing, terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lead, training, or supervisory experience.
• COA or COT certification (JCAHPO).
• Experience with EMR systems and medical office operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• 401(k) plan participation.