Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor - Lead & Optimize Clinic

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Ophthalmology department is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor to lead daily clinic operations and support the ophthalmology teams. This role sits on the department leadership team and partners with HR to hire and onboard staff while ensuring policy compliance and high-quality patient care.

The position is a working supervisor role; candidates should be proficient in ophthalmic diagnostics, COA certification, and have prior ophthalmic experience.

Qualifications

• Oversee ophthalmic operations and clinic staffing.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• Recruit, interview, hire and onboard staff; analyze staffing metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinic operations in Ophthalmology.
• Recruit and interview staff; coordinate onboarding with HR.
• Monitor time off requests and staff performance; implement corrective actions.
• Collect metrics to inform clinic growth and staffing needs.

Skills

Personnel management

Clinic workflow

Staff training

Education

AA

Job description

The University of Kentucky Ophthalmology department is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor to lead daily clinic operations and support the ophthalmology teams. This role sits on the department leadership team and partners with HR to hire and onboard staff while ensuring policy compliance and high-quality patient care.

The position is a working supervisor role; candidates should be proficient in ophthalmic diagnostics, COA certification, and have prior ophthalmic experience.