Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor to lead daily operations in the Ophthalmology clinics. The role combines hands-on patient care with staff leadership, coordinating scheduling, onboarding, and adherence to clinic policies.

You will mentor staff in ophthalmic diagnostics, recruit new team members, and partner with HR to manage time off and performance actions. A COA certification and 4 years related experience are preferred; a Bachelor's degree is a

Qualifications

• AA degree required for consideration.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required.
• 4 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ophthalmology clinic operations.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard staff.
• Coordinate with HR to manage staffing and time off.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Analyze clinic metrics to support growth.

Skills

Personnel management

Clinic workflow

Ophthalmic diagnostics training

Education

AA degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55247

Working Title

Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor - Shriners Ophthalmology

Department Name

MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

09

Salary Range

$43,680-71,323/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant ( COA )

Physical Requirements

long periods of sitting/standing and computer use

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with potential for additional hours PRN .

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight and operations in support of the Ophthalmology clinics. The Technician Supervisor is a part of the department leadership team and provides input to improvement of clinical operations. This position will recruit and interview staffing and interface with administration and HR to hire and onboard staff. The Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor is responsible for ensuring staff are compliant with all policies and procedures, creating weekly/daily clinic staffing schedules, management of time off requests and any staff corrective action. This position will collect metrics and analyze staffing needs in support of growth in clinic needs. This position is a working supervisor and may need to step in at any time to perform patient care and diagnostics, so this person must be proficient in all subspecialty areas and diagnostics of Ophthalmology and will assess the competency of staff to perform these requirements as well. We are a fast-paced and growing ophthalmology enterprise and hire people who enjoy working in this type of environment, with the goal of being the preferred provider for subspecialty ophthalmic eye care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Personnel management, clinic work flow, training personnel in ophthalmic diagnostics.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

AA + 4, Bachelor?s plus 2 year

Deadline to Apply

09/13/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.