Lead Health Technician (Ophthalmology)

Job Title

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to the needs of the staff ophthalmologists, the supervisory technician or other designated administrative supervisor who will maintain daily supervision and guidance.
• Plan and carries out examinations in line with training and accepted practices, and independently makes recommendations about clinical situations, procedures or changes to procedures in some situations.
• Able to accept the technician's assessment without rechecking the work
• Use methods, recognizes conditions that cause erroneous results or creates dangerous situations, and may independently troubleshoot clinic problems and complex instruments.
• Resolve most differences that arise with patients, coordinates work with others as necessary and interprets policy such as eligibility for prosthetic devices.
• Responsible to the Supervisory Ophthalmology Technician (if present), the Ophthalmology Program Coordinator (if present) and the Chief of Ophthalmology
• Make work assignments
• Monitor work flow
• Provide input on performance
• Resolve daily workplace issues, and maintaining efficient flow of patient care.
• Provide training to eye care staff, students and/ or trainees.
• Provide input into special advancements, promotions, and disciplinary actions

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 42054F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required