Lead Ophthalmic Technician - Retina, Westwood

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics in Westwood is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Lead to join a high-volume Retina and Retinal Disorders & Ophthalmic Genetics clinic. You will coordinate patient care and clinic flow, oversee daily back-office operations, and provide technical support to ophthalmologists and optometrists.

The role includes maintaining the perimetry and OCT/topography labs, training staff, leading process improvements, and supporting special projects as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Qualifications

• Frontline ophthalmic technician experience in a high-volume clinic.
• Knowledge of OCT and perimetry equipment preferred.
• Strong teamwork and patient-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and clinic flow.
• Oversee daily back-office operations and exam room readiness.
• Provide technical support for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.
• Maintain the perimetry and OCT/topography labs.
• Train and support ophthalmic staff.
• Assist with process improvements and quality initiatives.
• Support special projects as assigned by the Practice Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Clinic flow coordination

Technical support

Staff training

Back-office operations

Education

Ophthalmic Technician Certification

Tools

OCT

Perimetry

Topography

Job description

Description

Join a high-volume team in the Department of Ophthalmology’s Retina and Retinal Disorders & Ophthalmic Genetics clinic in Westwood! We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Ophthalmic Technician Lead to provide patient care and support daily operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating patient care and clinic flow
• Overseeing daily back-office operations and exam room readiness
• Providing technical support for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists
• Maintaining the perimetry and OCT/topography labs
• Training and supporting ophthalmic staff
• Assisting with process improvements and quality initiatives
• Supporting special projects as assigned by the Practice Manager

Salary Range: $40.02-52.79 Hourly