Lead Optometric Ophthalmic Technician

Advocate Aurora Health

. Act as a resource to the team .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeFond du Lac • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $27 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient education, scheduling, and coordinating complex procedures while providing leadership and support to clinical staff. Proficient in performing visual screenings and diagnostic tests with a strong focus on delivering compassionate patient care.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient EducationVisual ScreeningsLeadership ExperienceCustomer Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Visual ScreeningsDiagnostic TestsComplex ProceduresScheduling SurgeriesPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCompassionate CareCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Optometric Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Ophthalmic AssistantOphthalmic TechnicianPatient CareHealthcare Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a resource to the team
Train and orient team members
Provide day-to-day work direction
Schedule staff
Give input on performance
Assign, monitor, and review work progress and accuracy
Direct efforts and provide guidance on complex issues and concerns
Coordinate special procedures, including scheduling surgeries
Educate patients
Make financial arrangements for patients and request payment
Support clinicians and staff
Connect with patients and help ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
High School diploma or equivalent
Typically requires 5 years of experience in an optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician role, including experience performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures
Three years of related customer service experience and/or experience providing leadership
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch
Must wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, radiation, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on role
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs
Well-being programs