Ophthalmic Tech Lead

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work assignments for ophthalmic technicians at assigned location(s) for optimal clinic flow.
• Provides regular feedback on technician performance to leadership team.
• Leads training and skill monitoring at assigned location(s).
• Performs all of the duties of an ophthalmic technician, including medical record review, preparation for the visit, patient education, assistance with medical examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Maintains presence on the clinic floor to ensure optimal clinic flow.
• Adds and updates workup responsibilities for each provider.
• Leads huddles with team on a regular basis.
• Works with other leads to provide clinic coverage as needed.
• Safeguards equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, sterile environment.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment in accordance with guidelines.
• Learns and mentors new employees.
• Performs ocular history, vital signs, visual acuity, neutralize glasses, automated refractions, pupillary exams, confrontational fields, ocular motility, and intraocular pressure.
• Ensures rooms are cleaned and stocked at all times.
• Sets up activities for other staff.
• Offers regular feedback to leadership team regarding staffing concerns, performance issues, training needs, and opportunities for organizational improvements.
• Affords support to organize Technician activities to increase employee engagement.
• Assesses and analyzes technician supply and demand in conjunction with departmental leadership.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year closely related clinical experience or training/coursework in optometry, ophthalmology or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology, basic tonometry, ophthalmic equipment maintenance and simple repairs.
• Understanding of ocular injuries and urgent care.
• Basic ocular pharmacology knowledge of drops and medications used for eye examinations, including the ability to identify the purpose of these commonly used medications, proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and hospital policy about shelf life of these medications.

Skills

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation or obtain CPR Certification within 30 days required.
• COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification by the registry of the Joint Commission of Allied Health in Personnel Ophthalmology or other nationally recognized professional certifying body upon hire required.