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OCLI Vision
Ophthalmic Tech Supervisor
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$46,388 / year median in New York
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Ophthalmic Tech Supervisor Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Ophthalmic Career? Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) and OCLI Vision are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technical Supervisor to lead our clinical team while continuing to provide exceptional patient care. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll supervise our ophthalmic technicians, support physicians, improve clinic workflow, and help ensure every patient receives outstanding care. If you're an experienced Ophthalmic Technician who's ready to grow into leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Us? Competitive benefits package Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Career growth and promotion opportunities Supportive, collaborative team environment Work alongside nationally recognized ophthalmologists and optometrists Make a difference in patients' lives every day What You'll Do Clinical Leadership Supervise and support the clinical technical team Create and manage staff schedules Coordinate PTO requests and staffing coverage Train, coach, and mentor ophthalmic technicians Meet regularly with providers and office leadership to improve workflow and patient care Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, and other HR-related responsibilities Patient Care Perform all duties of a Level II Ophthalmic Technician Assist physicians during patient exams and in-office procedures Support patient triage and clinic flow Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including: Manual Refraction Visual Fields (VF) OCT Corneal Topography Fundus Photography Serve as a technician or scribe as needed Operations Maintain inventory of clinical instruments and medical supplies Order supplies and monitor equipment maintenance Coordinate equipment repairs and replacements Balance clinical responsibilities with administrative tasks Respond promptly to emails and operational requests Help ensure compliance with office policies and procedures What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician with the ability to perform all Level II technician responsibilities Strong manual refraction skills Experience performing OCT, Visual Fields, Corneal Topography, Fundus Photography, and other ophthalmic testing Leadership or supervisory experience preferred Experience using NextGen or another electronic medical records (EMR) system Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Professionalism and commitment to patient confidentiality Certification Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) through JCAHPO, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire About Us Spectrum Vision Partners supports OCLI Vision, one of the nation's largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks.