Description

Clinic

Sierra Nevada Eye Center has two locations in the Reno area and is part of a large network of practices called Comprehensive EyeCare Partners.

Position Summary

The Lead Ophthalmic Technician serves as a pivotal figure in the eye care team, taking on both clinical and leadership responsibilities. They play a central role in coordinating and overseeing the work of ophthalmic technicians and other staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality eye care services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to perform specialized eye exam testing while streamlining patient flow
• Other diagnostic testing may include: Visual fields, OCT, Corneal Topography, Venipuncture, etc..

• Conduct inventory of ophthalmic supplies, including pharmaceuticals and instruments on a regular basis and ensure compliance with CompEye procurement guidelines.
• Provides phone support with requests for prescription refills as authorized by the physician
• Traveling to other clinics and/or may be on call
• Adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines, to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• May perform other duties as necessary.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an ophthalmic technician.
• One year experience in a leadership position required.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); some college preferred.

• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) certification strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to stay focused

Benefits

• 15 Paid Days off in your first year
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Scrub/ Shoe allowance for applicable roles
•  Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• ORCA Pass and Free Parking where applicable
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services

Qualifications