Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor/UKHC

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

Job summary

The Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor at Shriners Ophthalmology in Lexington, KY oversees daily operations of the ophthalmology clinics. This leadership role includes staffing, scheduling, policy compliance and collaboration with HR to hire and onboard staff.

You will recruit, interview, and manage performance, collect metrics, and may assist with patient care as needed. A COA certification and AA are required, with growth opportunities in a fast-paced ophthalmic enterprise.

Qualifications

• AA required; COA certification required or obtainable by date of hire.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification required.
• Experience in ophthalmology and supervisory exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Ophthalmology clinics.
• Recruit, interview, hire and onboard staff; interface with HR.
• Create staffing schedules and manage time off; enforce policies.
• Analyze metrics to assess staffing needs and growth.
• Possess proficiency in ophthalmology diagnostics to supervise staff.

Skills

Personnel management

Clinic workflow

Training ophthalmic diagnostics

Education

Associate of Arts (AA)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Working Title Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor – Shriners Ophthalmology

Department Name

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

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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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in a medical setting.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you have a current COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certification or able to obtain one by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your paid employment experience in ophthalmology.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Describe your level of supervisory experience, including level of supervision (i.e., hiring, evalution, training, performance management) and number of employees whom you have supervised. Be specific.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter