Certified Ophthalmic Lead/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare's Certified Ophthalmic Lead role in Lexington, KY oversees day-to-day patient care and supervision of Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians. You’ll work with clinic managers to provide orientation, training, and ongoing professional development while delivering direct patient care.

The position emphasizes preventive and specialty eye care, accurate diagnostic testing, and procedures under supervision, helping providers focus on patient care and ensuring efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years ophthalmic experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day patient care and support in clinics with ophthalmic staff.
• Lead training and onboarding of staff through orientation and ongoing development.
• Support clinic managers to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

Skills

Ophthalmic diagnostics

Train others

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title: Certified Ophthalmic Lead/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE56460
• Working Title: Certified Ophthalmic Lead/UKHC - Shriners
• Department Name: MG102:MG CLINICAL PRACTICE OPHTH (PB ONLY CC
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 08
• Salary Range: $23.34-30.09/hour
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: HS
• Required Related Experience: 2 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Minimum certification of Ophthalmic Assistant ( COA )
• Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., standing for long periods of time.
• Shift: First, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• Deadline to Apply: 11/18/2026

Job Summary

The Certified Ophthalmic Lead is a clinically competent Certified Ophthalmic Assistant responsible for day-to-day patient care and support for clinics with over 10 Ophthalmic Assistants or Technicians. In collaboration with clinic managers and supervisors, the Lead provides orientation, training, and ongoing professional development, while also delivering direct patient care. The Certified Ophthalmic Lead is involved in both preventive and specialty eye care, utilizing their training and experience to perform accurate diagnostic testing and procedures under the supervision of a provider. This role supports providers to help them focus on patient care and ensures efficient clinic operations. In addition, the Certified Ophthalmic Lead assists in developing initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and works closely with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care and ensure positive patient outcomes.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent oral communication, multi-tasking ability, knowledge of ophthalmic diagnostics, ability to train others

Preferred Education/Experience

3+ years ophthalmic experience. Leadership experience preferred

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

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