GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the manager, the Leader-Ophthalmic Technician-Certified provides leadership to a staff of at least four employees. Performs leadership functions about 30% of the time and Ophthalmic Technician - Certified duties the remaining 70% of the time. Assists the ophthalmologist in the clinic setting. In addition to the assistant level skills, a certified ophthalmic technician must also demonstrate accuracy in measuring a refractive error, performing tests of ocular motility and other specialized diagnostic tests.



PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership Duties:

+ Leads a group of four or more staff.

+ Performs leadership function approximately 30% of the time.

+ Assists in the selection, orientation, and training of new staff; and may provide input into performance appraisals.

+ Schedules staff and distributes work assignments.

+ Moni...