Ophthalmic Clinical Team Coordinator

The Ophthalmic Clinical Team Coordinator coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Ophthalmic Clinical Team and support clinicians and local Day Crew. The role involves organizing primary and secondary screenings, coordinating patient flow and follow-up schedules, and liaising with the Day Surgery Team for day-of-surgery patient issues.

• Coordinate daily schedules, routines and activities of the Clinical Care Team

• Coordinate orientation and training of our local Day Crew in conjunction with Ophthalmic clinicians

• Maintain universal precautions at all times; maintain well-stocked and clean clinical care units

• Perform administrative duties required for smooth operation of clinical care units

• Coordinate patient flow, patient surgery, follow-up scheduling and medical clinic consultation scheduling

• Update and maintain hospital database, patient records and statistics

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program will be required for commitments longer than 12 months

• Preferred candidates would have qualifications, such as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT), Licensed Optometrist (non-therapeutic), Optician, Therapeutic Optometrist or Eye Nurse.

• Recent medical clinic or one year Ophthalmic clinic experience preferred

• Significant management experience low or high level

• Strong clinic administration and interpersonal skills with good computer skills

• Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity; adaptable and comfortable with patient contact

• Fluency in English