Lead Technician - S. Arlington

Key-Whitman Eye Center; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center is seeking a Lead Ophthalmic Technician to assist the Clinic Manager and supervise staff in Arlington, TX. You will support daily admin and clinical operations, manage patient flow, obtain histories, perform lensometry and tonometry, and assist with procedures. The role requires 2+ years of ophthalmic tech experience, EMR proficiency, and strong communication.

COA/COT preferred. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Minimum two years ophthalmic technician experience in ophthalmology.
• COA/COT (JCAHPO) preferred; advanced instrument knowledge.
• High school diploma or GED; further college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinic Manager in supervising Ophthalmic Assistants and Diagnostic Technicians.
• Support day-to-day admin and clinical operations at the assigned location.
• Represent Key-Whitman Eye Centers to patients and maintain a positive image.
• Provide direct patient care and obtain accurate patient history.
• Perform lensometry, tonometry, and basic ocular tests (HVF, HRT, IOLMaster, fundus photos).
• Conduct refractive measurements and communicate post-operative instructions clearly.
• Maintain sterilization of instruments and assist with procedures as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR and adhere to HIPAA.
• CPR preferred, but not required; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ophthalmic technician experience

Strong communication skills

EMR proficiency

Detail-oriented

CPR (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college courses (preferred)

Tools

HVF

HRT

IOLMaster

Biopen

Fundus photography

Tonometry (tonopen/applanation)

Job description

The essential functions of the Lead Ophthalmic Technician include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists Clinic Manager in supervising Ophthalmic Assistants (certified and non-certified), and Diagnostic Technicians in their daily duties
• Assists Clinic Manager with day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the assigned location
• Represents, supports, and promotes a positive image of Key-Whitman Eye Centers when dealing with patients inside and outside of the organization
• Creates and sustains a highly accountable and inspired work environment where employees deliver exceptional patient care; sets the example for how operational and clinical staff work together by demonstrating shared leadership with the Clinic Manager
• Performs direct patient care consistent with general clinic responsibilities and any added responsibilities according to clinic needs
• Obtains accurate patient history
• Performs lensometry
• Performs diagnostic testing of the eye while having a basic understanding and knowledge of these tests such as HVF, HRT, IOLmaster, biopen and basic fundus photography
• Obtains accurate visual acuities with basic optics understanding
• Demonstrates abillity to perform functional ocular measurements of the eye such as color vision testing, BAT testing, schirmer tests and Amsler grid tests
• Demonstrates ability to perform accurate and repeatable refractometry
• Administers topical ophthalmic medications
• Performs accurate tonometry by tonopen or applanation
• Maintains and sterilizing surgical instruments
• Assists the doctor with the installation of punctual plugs
• Verbalizes post operative instructions in a clear and professional manner to patients for any procedure performed at Key-Whitman Eye Center
• Understands basic ocular pharmacology
• Other duties as assigned
• Two years of Ophthalmic Technician experience in an ophthalmology setting
• JCAHPO certification (COA/COT) recognizing more advanced general knowledge and specific use of ophthalmic instruments as pertaining to the level of COT – preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of two or more years of college and/or university level courses - preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• CPR preferred, but not required

HIPAA knowledge and compliance

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