What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Tech Supervisor position at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island?
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve their lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer fantastic benefits and PTO!
We want to learn more about you and the kind of team culture you can help us create. We’re interested in your relevant skills and what you can do. We’re even more interested in your positive attitude and flexible mindset!
THE OPPORTUNITY AT HAND
You’ll act as an Ophthalmic Technician while taking the next step in your career by supervising our staff within the clinical technical department and ensuring all processes and procedures are being followed. It will be your responsibility to ensure peak patient flow, triage emergency situations and problem solve to ensure our clinic runs as smoothly as possible.
OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU
- Operate as a technician or scribe, support with triaging, patient care and clinic flow, as well as possess the ability to perform ancillary testing within the office
- Assist Ophthalmologists/Optometrists in all areas of patient exams and in office procedures
- Assist with and publish the clinical staff schedule
- Assure staffing is in line with SOP, monitor staffing needs, including PTO approval and coordination of staff coverage with other office locations
- Meet with providers and office manager weekly to understand clinical strengths and areas of opportunity
- Responsible for training and developing technical staff in your clinic
- Participate in all office related HR activities (i.e. hiring, progressive discipline, firing, performance review process)
- Maintain inventory of and process orders for clinical instruments and medical supplies
- Perform first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment, communicate need for repairs or replacement to office manager, IT department and/or administration
- Efficiently Balance administrative responsibilities and support clinical staff and providers (timely respond to emails)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- You’re a natural leader and enjoy the training aspect of your job as well as can adapt to changes in the work environment
- Experience as an Ophthalmic Technician and can successfully carryout all the duties of an ophthalmic level 2 technician, including manual refraction
- You’re comfortable performing ancillary/diagnostic testing within the office (VF, OCT, Corneal Topography, Fundus Photography, etc.)
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft office – specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
- Must have experience with NextGen or another EMR system
- Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor at all times
- You exhibit good judgement, can make independent decisions and can manage your time effectively
- Possess Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)Certification through JCAHPO, or pass examination within a year of hire
WHO WE ARE
Our globally recognized healthcare team is composed of some of the top minds in ocular medicine. Our senior management team has a combined 200 years of eye industry experience collaborating with some of the most recognized practices in the nation. While our providers have the expertise to diagnose and treat complex ocular, oculoplastic, and retinal conditions, we’re also uniquely qualified to provide care for our patients from childhood through adulthood. We build relationships with our patients that last a lifetime.
With nearly 1,400 employees, we support over 50 clinic locations, five state-licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Our brands include OCLI Vision, Island Eye Surgi-center, New Vision Cataract Center, AIO, and others.
At Spectrum Vision Partners we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all our team members to uphold these commitments.
