OPHTHALMIC TECH SUPERVISOR

Company: OCLI Vision
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

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 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

We are seeking a responsible Technical Supervisor for one of our clinics. You will directly supervise staff in the Technical Department. You will be responsible for hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees; planning, assigning, scheduling and directing work; and helping to manage the performance appraisal process. You will develop and implement training programs and address all staff needs.

OUR EXPECTATIONS OF YOU

• Supervise the office staff and oversee the day-to-day operations of the technical staff
• Manage all HR related activities in the clinic
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Responsible for training of staff and making appropriate recommendations to administration
• Maintain knowledge of trends in ophthalmology
  • Analyze and organize clinical operations and procedures to ensure peak patient flow, triages emergency cases appropriately into physicians schedule, maintains patient flow
  • Maximizes productivity through scheduling of staff, training and proficient use of appropriate technology
  • Monitors staffing needs, including approval of PTO and coordination of coverage, to ensure adequate staff to meet the needs of the practice.
  • Responsible for in-service and training of staff, review staff knowledge of technical responsibilities and makes appropriate recommendations to administration
  • Responsible for the requisition of supplies, maintaining stock in exam and procedure rooms; and the timely maintenance of clinical equipment to minimize down time; performs first level maintenance on ophthalmic equipment, communicates need for repairs or replacement to office manager and administration
  • Performs and records initial history; including present/chief complaint, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, medications, allergies and drug reactions, tests and records patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
  • Performs ancillary test such as lensometry, corneal topography, A scans, B scans, keratometry, tonometry, fundus photography, manifest refractions, fluorescein angiography, slit lamp photography, specular misoscopy, and visual fields, (including central and peripheral vision); records results
  • Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
  • Assists ophthalmologist in all areas of patient exams and in office procedures
  • Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor at all times WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
    • 5+ years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician or Ophthalmic Assistant
    • Extensive experience with an EMR system
    • You're extremely detail-oriented and have exceptional time management skills
    • You're a strong, empathetic leader who works well as part of a team
      
      WHO WE ARE
      
      Our globally recognized healthcare team is comprised 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 though 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 nd 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 of our team members to uphold these commitments.

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