Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor

Company : Boston Children's Hospital

Location : Boston, MA, 02109

Posted Date : 18 November 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Management

Occupation : Supervisor

Job Details

Position Summary:
Plans, supervises, and oversees the day-to-day activities of the Ophthalmology Technicians. Organizes and participates in staff recruitment, training, and scheduling; counsels and evaluates staff. Prepares and delegates work schedules and assignments. Oversees use and maintenance of equipment, physical space, and supply inventory and monitors related expenses.
Key Responsibilities:

Performs specialized diagnostic ophthalmic testing, including skilled eye exams and administration of eye drops, under clinician supervision.
Trains and mentors staff, residents, and fellows on equipment use and testing techniques; supports skill development of less experienced personnel.
Supervises ophthalmology technicians, handling hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions in coordination with leadership.
Manages daily operations, including staff scheduling, workload prioritization, and maintaining communication with physicians to ensure efficient patient flow.
Oversees equipment and supply inventory, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and coordinating capital equipment planning.
Ensures regulatory compliance, conducting safety audits and promoting awareness of patient safety goals and hospital policies among staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

High School Diploma/GED required
Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:

5 years of experience as an ophthalmic technician or equivalent required
Experience in pediatric ophthalmology preferred

Licensure/ Certifications:

Current registration as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required
Current certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) preferred

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.