Certified Ophthalmic Lead/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Lead to oversee day-to-day patient care and support for a large ophthalmic clinic. The role includes orientation, training, and ongoing professional development, while delivering direct patient care and supporting efficient clinic operations.

The position requires COA certification, HS education, and prior ophthalmic experience; leadership is preferred for managing staff across multiple assistants and technicians.

Qualifications

• HS education is required.
• Minimum certification of Ophthalmic Assistant (COA).
• Leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train ophthalmic staff and technicians.
• Provide orientation and ongoing professional development.
• Perform accurate diagnostic testing and procedures under supervision to support clinics.

Skills

Oral communication

Multi-tasking

Ophthalmic diagnostics

Training others

Education

HS

Job description

Working Title Certified Ophthalmic Lead/UKHC - Shriners

Department Name

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 08

Salary Range

Salary Range $23.34-30.09/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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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.

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

3+ years ophthalmic experience. Leadership experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/18/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.