Retina Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor - Lead Clinical Team

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor for the Retina division to lead daily clinical workflows and ensure high-quality patient care. You will supervise ultrasound staff, ophthalmic technicians, and nursing, coordinating staffing and providing hands-on guidance as needed.

Responsibilities include training, scheduling, patient-flow optimization with ophthalmologists, obtaining histories, performing vision tests, and assisting with injections.

Qualifications

• COA certification required.
• COT certification within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum 5 years of recent ophthalmology clinical support experience.
• Ability to organize workflows, train staff, and improve processes.
• Experience with scheduling and staffing in a fast-paced clinic.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic terminology, testing, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign work to ultrasound staff, ophthalmic technicians, medical photography, and nursing.
• Recruit, interview, and select new staff members.
• Provide training and conduct evaluations to ensure competency and performance standards.
• Develop and manage weekly staff schedules, including real-time adjustments.
• Oversee patient flow and collaborate with ophthalmologists to improve efficiency.
• Obtain patient histories, document chief complaints, and perform vision testing.
• Measure and record vital signs (BP, pulse).
• Perform diagnostic imaging and perimetry testing.
• Assist ophthalmologists with procedures, including administering injections.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Workflow management

Training & evaluation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

COT certification within 1 year of hire

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA, seeks an Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor for the Retina division to lead daily clinical workflows and ensure high-quality patient care. You will supervise ultrasound staff, ophthalmic technicians, and nursing, coordinating staffing and providing hands-on guidance as needed.

Responsibilities include training, scheduling, patient-flow optimization with ophthalmologists, obtaining histories, performing vision tests, and assisting with injections.