Location Lead Ophthalmic Tech - Stony Point - Days at VCU Health

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ophthalmic Procedures, Staff Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Work Ups, Clinical Workflow Management, Performance Management, CPR, Ophthalmic Techniques

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

**$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply** In collaboration with the Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist, the Lead Ophthalmic Tech Specialist provides direction and education to staff at assigned location. This jobs serves as a role model and subject matter expert for all technical questions regarding ophthalmic procedures and techniques. This job is responsible for all regulatory activities at assigned location and performs duties of the Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist as necessary. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) certification at least at the Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) level Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CPR Must obtain Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Technologist (COMT) within 18 months of hire. Experience REQUIRED: 5 years of experience Experience PREFERRED: 10 years' experience and experience in academic medical environment preferred Education/training REQUIRED: High School / GED Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field Independent action(s) required: All day-to-day operations of outpatient clinic are handled independently under the direction of the attending physician. Actions that are taken without prior approval include preliminary patient work ups and leadership of staff. Advice and guidance sought from attending physician or Chief Ophthalmic Tech Specialist on an as needed, situational basis Responsibility for all required regulatory activities at assigned location. Practice within the boundaries of regulations governing medical assistants in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies, procedures and established practice. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Organizes and delegates work to clinical staff (OA, OP, COA, COT, COMT, and CRA) at assigned location to ensure that the clinic flow at that location is smooth and consistent. Provides input in the performance management process. Additional position requirements: Hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM with occasional overtime in an academic outpatient clinic environment Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20 50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking Repetitive motion: keyboarding, mouse Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Responsibilities

Provides direction, education, and technical expertise to staff at the assigned ophthalmic location. Manages all regulatory activities and ensures smooth clinic flow through effective delegation and leadership.