Ophthalmic Technician Training & Onboarding Lead

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Training Coordinator to lead onboarding and ongoing clinical training for our ophthalmic technicians. You will implement standardized competency assessments and promote continuous development, including EHR documentation, tests, equipment use, and patient care processes.

Travel to external clinics is required. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Ophthalmic Technology or related field, at least three years of technician

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/associate degree required; three years ophthalmic technician experience with onboarding, mentoring or training staff.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide standardized onboarding and clinical skills training for ophthalmic technicians.
• Conduct competency assessments and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure training in EHR documentation, ophthalmic testing, equipment operation, medication administration, and patient care processes.
• Travel to external clinic locations as needed.

Skills

Onboarding experience

Training development

Mentoring staff

Education

Associate's degree in Ophthalmic Technology, Healthcare, Education, or related field

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Training Coordinator to lead onboarding and ongoing clinical training for our ophthalmic technicians. You will implement standardized competency assessments and promote continuous development, including EHR documentation, tests, equipment use, and patient care processes.

Travel to external clinics is required. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Ophthalmic Technology or related field, at least three years of technician