Ophthalmic Tech Lead - Geneseo

Responsibilities

• Captures work assignments for ophthalmic technicians at assigned locations to optimize clinic flow.
• Provides regular feedback on technician performance to the leadership team.
• Leads training and skill monitoring at assigned locations.
• Performs all duties of an ophthalmic technician, including medical record review, preparation for visits, patient education, assisting with medical examinations, treatments, and procedures.

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 understanding.
• Understanding of ocular injuries and urgent care.
• Basic ocular pharmacology knowledge, including the ability to identify the purpose of commonly used medications, proper administration, dosage, durations, common side effects, and hospital policy about shelf life of these medications.

Skills

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology.
• Basic tonometry.
• Understanding of ocular injuries and urgent care.
• Basic ocular pharmacology knowledge.

Benefits

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required and must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• 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 required upon hire.

Pay

Compensation range: $25.79 - $36.11 per hour.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week.