Ophthalmology Clinical Coordinator

FLSA Status

Job Role Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
• Creates and coordinates clinical support functions
• With the appropriate approval, writes and implements procedures, processes and protocol to improve the efficiency and accuracy of physician visits
• Supervises Ophthalmic Technician(s) to ensure efficient clinic operation and provides input to staff evaluations and disciplinary actions
• Performs all imaging eye modalities including Humphrey Visual Fields, Goldman Visual Fields, Confrontational Visual Fields, Pachemetry, Fundus Photography/Florescence Angiogram, OCT, Pentacam Topography, IOL Maste /Immersion - A Scan, Manual and auto lensometry
• Performs manual refraction and auto refraction
• Performs advanced biomicroscopy
• Demonstrates knowledge of the following tests and when they should be used: Stereo, Amsler Grid, Neuro Color plates, CFVF, Afferent Pupil Defect, Motility Assessment, Cover Test with the basic strabismus diagnosis
• Dilates patients' eyes and administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications per physicians orders
• Performs tonometry.
• Performs surgical scheduling if required
• Performs AccuCheck's
• Attends various technical courses and seminars to continually update on new equipment, techniques, procedures, protocols and any other information necessary for the efficient performance of all job duties in a current and clinically relevant manner

Job Requirements

• Associates degree preferred
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience working in a hospital or patient care environment preferably within Ophthalmology
• Certification for Ophthalmic Technician by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Knowledge of retinscopy preferred
• Phlebotomy/blood drawing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires knowledge and skills necessary to assess and provide care appropriate to age and developmental level of patients served.
• Knowledge of the use of equipment, i.e., Keratomer, NIDEC, Lensometer, Octopus Visual Field Computer, cameras, fundus cameras, slit lamp bio-microscope
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities
• Knowledge of infection control principles and safety measures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Knowledge of basic computer operating systems and set-up
• Knowledge of basic anatomy, pharmacology and terminology of the eye.