Lead Optometry Technician – Eye Clinic Supervisor (Flexible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canton VA Clinic, part of the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, seeks a Lead Health Technician (Optometry) to supervise optometry health technicians and assist the eye care team in the Canton, Ohio facility.

The position emphasizes leadership, eye care support, and clinic workflow management, with opportunities to coordinate training and ensure high standards of patient care in ophthalmic settings.

Qualifications

• Two academic years above high school with related health technician coursework
• Experience as a health technician or assistant in a health care field
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may qualify

Responsibilities

• Lead three or more Health Technicians (Optometry) and oversee daily duties
• Assist with eye clinic operations and patient flow to maintain efficiency
• Support eye care providers with ophthalmic procedures and equipment maintenance
• Coordinate staff education and training for eye/vision care

Skills

Health technician skills

English language proficiency

Ophthalmic screening

Team supervision

Education

Health technician education

Tools

Spectralis

Clarus

Cirrus

Humphrey Visual Field

Oculus Pentacam

Lensometry

Job description

The Canton VA Clinic, part of the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, seeks a Lead Health Technician (Optometry) to supervise optometry health technicians and assist the eye care team in the Canton, Ohio facility.

The position emphasizes leadership, eye care support, and clinic workflow management, with opportunities to coordinate training and ensure high standards of patient care in ophthalmic settings.