Lead Technician - Plano
About The Position
The Lead Ophthalmic Technician assists the Clinic Manager in supervising Ophthalmic Assistants and Diagnostic Technicians, and in managing the day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the assigned location. This role is responsible for creating and sustaining a highly accountable and inspired work environment where employees deliver exceptional patient care, setting an example for operational and clinical staff through shared leadership. The Lead Ophthalmic Technician also performs direct patient care, including obtaining accurate patient history, performing lensometry, diagnostic testing, visual acuities, ocular measurements, administering medications, performing tonometry, maintaining surgical instruments, assisting with punctual plugs, and providing post-operative instructions. A basic understanding of ocular pharmacology is also required.
Requirements
- Two years of Ophthalmic Technician experience in an ophthalmology setting
- High school diploma or GED
- Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
- Well organized and attentive to detail
- HIPAA knowledge and compliance
Nice To Haves
- JCAHPO certification (COA/COT) recognizing more advanced general knowledge and specific use of ophthalmic instruments as pertaining to the level of COT
- Successful completion of two or more years of college and/or university level courses
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- CPR preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Assists Clinic Manager in supervising Ophthalmic Assistants (certified and non-certified), and Diagnostic Technicians in their daily duties
- Assists Clinic Manager with day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the assigned location
- Represents, supports, and promotes a positive image of Key-Whitman Eye Centers when dealing with patients inside and outside of the organization
- Creates and sustains a highly accountable and inspired work environment where employees deliver exceptional patient care; sets the example for how operational and clinical staff work together by demonstrating shared leadership with the Clinic Manager
- Performs direct patient care consistent with general clinic responsibilities and any added responsibilities according to clinic needs
- Obtains accurate patient history
- Performs lensometry
- Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
- Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
- Demonstrates ability to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, BAT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
- Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeatable refractometry
- Administers topical ophthalmic medications
- Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
- Maintains and sterilizing surgical instruments
- Assists the doctor with the installation of punctual plugs
- Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
- Understands basic ocular pharmacology
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
