Ophthalmology Health Technician Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Connecticut Healthcare System is seeking a Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology) at the West Haven Campus. This full-time role is within Surgical Services and requires ophthalmology supervision and program management responsibilities.

Ideal candidates possess COA certification or eligible for waiver, plus health-care field experience and English proficiency. The position emphasizes leadership, compliance, and care coordination in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a health care field or equivalent.
• Two years above high school with six semester hours in health care or an associate degree.
• Ways to meet qualifications via combination of experience and education.
• Foreign education needs evaluation if earned outside the U.S.
• COA certification required; exceptions for graduates with waivers up to two years.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ophthalmology staff and Health Technicians.
• Plan and direct staff activities and assignments.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate ophthalmology services and program management.

Skills

Health care experience

English language proficiency

Education

Two years above high school with health care related field or associate degree

Job description

VA Connecticut Healthcare System is seeking a Supervisory Health Technician (Ophthalmology) at the West Haven Campus. This full-time role is within Surgical Services and requires ophthalmology supervision and program management responsibilities.

Ideal candidates possess COA certification or eligible for waiver, plus health-care field experience and English proficiency. The position emphasizes leadership, compliance, and care coordination in ophthalmology.