Posted August 23, 2026
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
System One
Tulsa, OK, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Lead Ophthalmic Technician Tulsa, OK (Onsite) Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Schedule: Full-Time Position Summary A busy ophthalmology practice is seeking an experienced Lead Ophthalmic Technician to provide clinical support while helping guide and mentor the technician team. This is a working lead role that combines hands-on patient care with daily team coordination, training, and workflow support. The ideal candidate has strong ophthalmic clinical skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to ophthalmic technicians.
- Assist with technician scheduling, clinic flow, and workflow coordination.
- Train, mentor, and support new and existing clinical staff.
- Serve as a clinical resource for testing, procedures, equipment, and physician protocols.
- Obtain patient histories, perform ophthalmic testing, and assist physicians with patient care.
- Monitor clinic operations and help resolve patient, provider, and workflow concerns.
- Promote consistent clinical standards, documentation, and quality patient care.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control guidelines.
- Travel to satellite clinic locations as needed.
- Minimum of 1 year of ophthalmic technician experience.
- Strong knowledge of ophthalmic testing, terminology, procedures, and equipment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Previous lead, training, or supervisory experience.
- COA or COT certification (JCAHPO).
- Experience with EMR systems and medical office operations.
