Ophthalmic Clinic Lead

EyeSouth Partners; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking a Clinic Lead to oversee day-to-day operations at designated practice locations in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires coordinating staff, clinic flow, patient relations, inventory, and equipment maintenance to ensure top-quality eye care.

The ideal candidate has ophthalmology experience, COA certification, and strong communication. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a leading ophthalmology

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ophthalmology experience; leadership preferred.
• Current iJCAHPO COA certification required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow, diagnostic testing, and technician exam components.
• Educate patients regarding conditions and procedures performed by the doctor.
• Manage clinical and administrative duties, including documentation audits.
• Lead daily huddles and monthly team meetings; schedule templates and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and clinic procedures.

Skills

History Taking

Visual Acuity

Confrontation Visual Fields

Extraocular Motility

Pupil Assessment

Intraocular Pressure

Manual Refractometry

Diagnostic Testing

Scribing / Coding

Pharmacology for Ophthalmology

Independent Working

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

COA certification (iJCAHPO)

Tools

Nextech/ICP

Job description

At Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates, North Park Ophthalmology Associates, and Good Looks Eyewear, we are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our patients’ lives every day. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care with compassion, respect, and personalized attention, while utilizing the latest advances in ocular diagnostics and treatment.

With convenient locations in Cranberry Township, McCandless, and Pittsburgh, PA, we proudly serve our communities with a full spectrum of services, including care for Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease, Dry Eye Disease, Routine Vision exams and contact lens fittings.

We are also actively involved in clinical trials, giving our team the opportunity to be part of innovative advancements and cutting‑edge treatments in eye care.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a collaborative, supportive, and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions truly matter. We are committed to professional growth, continuous learning, and providing the highest standard of patient care.

If you’re looking to build a rewarding career in healthcare and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Come grow with us!

The Clinic Lead is responsible for all day‑to‑day activities in a specified practice location including but limited to staffing, clinic flow, patient relations, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The Clinic Lead provides leadership, has excellent problem solving skills, and is knowledgeable of applicable laws, regulations, and standards by the iJCAHPO and other regulatory agencies.

Clinical

• Aids with patient flow, diagnostic testing, and technician exam components as needed.
• Aids in and support timely completion of all clinical administrative duties and assignments including Rx refill, patient messages/tasks, and documentation audits.
• Maintains communication with clinical training team regarding any technicians in a training process.
• Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations.
• Able to determine if documentation supports E/M vs/ Eye Code, match applicable ICD-10 codes, and appropriately code in‑office procedures based on documentation.
• Able to educate patients regarding all conditions treated and surgical procedures performed by the doctor.

Administrative

• Maintains inventory PAR levels and order necessary medical and office supplies via D365 ordering process
• Completes monthly inventory counts and report to corporate office any procurement concerns or issues
• Leads daily team huddles and regularly scheduled monthly team meetings.
• Creates the daily and weekly staff scheduling process by completing daily staff assignments and coordination as needed due to last minute changes to schedules.
• Collaborates with doctors on development and creation of their schedule templates. Communicating changes to the clinical and contact center teams as needed.
• Responds to all patient relations inquiries and submits complaint resolutions.
• Develops and train on clinical standard operating procedures and new policies
• Understands and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer
• Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintains positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self‑motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering and environment of continuous learning and professional growth

Essential Skills

Advanced understanding and ability to complete each skill as required based on iJCAHPO training and generally accepted understanding of each individual skill

• History Taking
• Visual Acuity
• Confrontation Visual Fields
• Extraocular Motility Assessment evaluation of ductions, perform cover/uncover & alternating cover testing and document defects; recognize defects, identify potential related pathology and possible additional testing secondary to findings
• Pupil Assessment recognize and identify pupil abnormalities in addition to an APD; able to use special techniques to identify abnormalities and evaluate for associated pathology
• Intraocular Pressure Measurement with Goldmann applanation via slit lamp or Perkins tonometer
• Manual Lensometry and accurate transposition between minus and plus cylinder as needed
• Angle Assessment utilizing the slit lamp microscope
• Manual Refractometry; accurate refinement using the Jackson Cross-Cylinder technique; duochrome testing, and prism measurements
• Diagnostic testing including immersion and/or contact A-scan biometry, ultrasound, OCT, visual field, pachymetry, topography, dry eye testing, and fundus photography
• Supplemental testing including Amsler Grid, Color Vision, Stereopsis (Randot test), Exophthalmometry, BAT, and PAM
• Minor Procedure Assisting ability to assist with excisions, suture, etc. and is competent is sterilization requirements and techniques for all associated instruments
• Scribing accurately document and select coding for all exam types, consults, and surgical procedures
• Pharmacology ability to identify and assist with the prescribing and/or administration of oral and intraocular medications used in the office or by the patient. This includes a firm understanding of the purpose, action, and potential side effects
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum (2) years’ ophthalmology experience; leadership experience preferred
• Current iJCAHPO COA certification required.
• Nextech/ICP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight or manager presence

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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