Location Lead Ophthalmic Tech - Stony Point - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist, the Lead Ophthalmic Tech Specialist provides direction and education to staff at assigned location. This job serves as a role model and subject matter expert for all technical questions regarding ophthalmic procedures and techniques. This job is responsible for all regulatory activities at assigned location and performs duties of the Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist as necessary.

Requirements

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification at least at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level
CPR
Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) within 18 months of hire.
5 years of experience
High School / GED
Practice within the boundaries of regulations governing medical assistants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies, procedures and established practice.

Nice To Haves

10 years' experience
Experience in academic medical environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field

Responsibilities

Provides direction and education to staff at assigned location.
Serves as a role model and subject matter expert for all technical questions regarding ophthalmic procedures and techniques.
Responsible for all regulatory activities at assigned location.
Performs duties of the Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist as necessary.
Organizes and delegates work to clinical staff (OA, OP, COA, COT, COMT, and CRA) at assigned location to ensure that the clinic flow at that location is smooth and consistent.
Provides input in the performance management process.