Ophthalmology Clinical Coordinator

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA StatusNon-ExemptJob Role SummaryThis position coordinates and supervises all clinical support functions in order to allow the physicians to provide the most efficient, detailed and focused examination possible. The Clinical Coordinator also performs as much clinical support as he/she can appropriately provide. This includes complex photography of the eye for diagnostic, treatment, educational and research purposes in support of the Department of Ophthalmology.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesProactively 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 functionsWith the appropriate approval, writes and implements procedures, processes and protocol to improve the efficiency and accuracy of physician visitsSupervises Ophthalmic Technician(s) to ensure efficient clinic operation and provides input to staff evaluations and disciplinary actionsPerforms 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 refractionPerforms advanced biomicroscopyDemonstrates 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 diagnosisDilates patients' eyes and administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications per physicians orders Performs tonometry.Performs surgical scheduling if requiredPerforms AccuCheck'sAttends 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

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
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.

Responsibilities

Coordinates clinical support functions
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