Supervisor Ophthalmic Clinical Support

UCHealth; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Market reviews

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and paid family leave

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

UCHealth Eye Center Boulder is seeking a Supervisory Ophthalmic Clinical Support Lead to manage daily staffing, onboarding, coaching, and mentorship within the ophthalmic clinic. This onsite role focuses on coordinating patient care and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced setting.

The position is full-time, dayshift, with a pay range of $29.54–$44.31 per hour and requires Ophthalmic Scribe Certification along with COA/COT/COMT or NCLEC, plus at least two years of supervisory experience

Qualifications

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification required.
• COA/COT/COMT or NCLEC certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in ophthalmology or related field.
• 3 years sponsored on-the-job ophthalmic training or ophthalmic internship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels, including onboarding, coaching and mentorship programs.
• Supervises quality measures for ophthalmic clinical work-up and ensures compliance with competencies and protocols.
• Oversees the Clinical Coordinators' core processes and Ophthalmic Preceptors.
• Performs staff duties related to ophthalmic clinical work-ups to meet service levels and resolves complex issues.
• Exhibits critical thinking, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Boulder Eye Clinic, US:CO:Boulder

Department: UCHealth Eye Center Boulder

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Supervises daily staff activities for ophthalmic clinical support team.

Responsibilities

• Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels including the supervising of onboarding, coaching and mentorship programs. Assist with career conversations and disciplinary actions.
• Supervises quality measures for ophthalmic clinical work-up and facilitates staff develop programs. Ensures staff compliance with clinical work-up competencies and protocols.
• Supervises the core-process administered by Clinical Coordinators and oversees the work of the Ophthalmic Preceptors.
• Performs staff responsibilities related to ophthalmic clinical work-ups to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolutions of complex issues and complaints.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Ophthalmic Scribe Certified

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Certified Ophthalmic Tech

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

National Contact Lens Examiner Certification

Other information

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED. 3 years sponsored training on the job, or ophthalmic internship
• Required Licensure/Certifications: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification, (OSA) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) or National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC).
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of supervisory experience. 3 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship. Preferred: 2 years of high intensity customer service experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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