--- title: Lead Ophthalmic Technician at The US Oncology Network description: The US Oncology Network is hiring for the Lead Ophthalmic Technician role in Spokane Valley, WA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lead-ophthalmic-technician-at-the-us-oncology-network-01a0d069-b79a-7ede-8f43-7c15073c08c2 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join The US Oncology Network as Lead Ophthalmic Technician in Spokane Valley, WA. Pays $24.72–$51.42 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/w9v48o.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | The US Oncology Network | | **Location** | Spokane Valley, WA | | **Salary** | $24.72/hr - $51.42/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 10, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** The US Oncology Network sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 9 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for The US Oncology Network. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $58,000 – $76,000 a year (median $69,000). ## Description ![PRISM_Logo](https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=697195&hashed=-1339995989) This onsite, non-exempt role is located at Spokane Eye Clinic, Spokane Valley, WA, which is part of Prism Vision Group. There will be occasional travel to other locations based upon business needs. **Compensation Range:** $24.72-$51.42/hr (Dependent on Experience) The Lead Ophthalmic Technician is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role involves coordinating clinical activities, supervising staff, and serving as the primary liaison between the physician and the team. The Lead Ophthalmic Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient workflow and upholding clinical standards. **ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES** • Lead and coordinate the activities of the team, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. • Assist the physician in complex procedures and advanced diagnostic testing, taking on the most challenging cases. • Reviews patient charts to ensure completeness and accuracy of information. • Takes an ocular and systemic history and accurately records visual acuity. • Performs testing required by type of exam scheduled, patient complaint and history, including but not limited to OCT, automated visual fields, photography, pachymetry, biometry. • Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual fields and gross external exam. • Serve as the primary point of contact for the team, addressing any issues or concerns that arise. • Acts as scribe while the physician examines patients, entering data into electronic medical records or handwritten in paper charts. • Administers topical ophthalmic or oral medications. • Ensures proper office procedures are adhered to and required informed consent is obtained. • Responsible for patient education. • Oversees patient flow throughout the day. • Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of exam rooms during the workday. • Collaborate with the clinic manager and physicians to identify areas for improvement and implement changes. • Complies with all practice procedures and protocols. Complies with all State and Federal regulations. Understands and accepts responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer. • Maintains a positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism. **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline is preferred or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of education. Certification: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or equivalent. Experience: 8+ years of prior ophthalmic assistant experience, 2+ years of leading on the floor. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES** • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and work performed. Willing to accept constructive feedback. • Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with attention to all details of a project or task. • Adaptability – Ability to adapt to and facilitate change in the workplace. • Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with others using good listening skills. • Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of patients and co-workers. • Initiative – Ability to make decisions and take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Desire to excel, attempting non-routine tasks. • Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions using available information. • Reliability – Can be relied upon to demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality. • Team Player – The ability to work with others and independently for a common goal. Puts aside own individual needs to work toward the larger group objective and reinforces the contribution of others. • Relevant computer skills – Able to navigate between screens and accurately enter data. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens. **OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time. ## Skills - Balance Sheet - Pachymetry - Patient Flow Management - Cleanliness - Self-Motivation - Informed Consent - Joint Commission Accreditation - Teamwork - Microsoft Excel - Certified Ophthalmic Technician - Initiative - Punctuality - Biometrics - Empathy - Collaboration - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient/Client Education - Workday - Diagnostic Tests - Listening Skills - Communication - Cinematography - Lensometry - Medical Scribing - Adaptability - Equities - Constructive Feedback - Electronic Medical Record - Photography - Personal Protective Equipment - Applanation Tonometry - Regulatory Compliance ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Vision & Hearing Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/vision-and-hearing-specialists?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Ophthalmic / Optometric Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/vision-and-hearing-specialists/ophthalmic-optometric-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61444 jobs - [The US Oncology Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/us-oncology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 827 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61444 jobs - [The US Oncology Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/us-oncology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 827 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)