Coordinator of Eye Care Services

Coordinator of Eye Care Services

Job Summary
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To support the delivery of patient care services and clinical education through the management of the optical services, optometric assisting, and billing in the Western

U Eye Care Institute (ECI).

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Proficient computer skills necessary to create documents, spreadsheets, tables, and/or forms in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat Professional, EMR/EHR software programs and any other software programs as required by the position with the ability to learn various software programs used within the College of Optometry and Eye Care Institute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact well with patients, staff, students, faculty, administration, and outside constituents in a highly responsive manner. Must be culturally sensitive and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be effective at prioritizing and completing complex and time sensitive tasks.
• Knowledge of optical services and optical business practices.
• Knowledge of proper and safe handling and use of equipment and instruments used in an optometric office
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply, calculate percentages.
• Must be a self-assured, experienced leader who is able to interact with senior executives, anticipate potential problems, and initiate solutions. Must be able to manage a crisis with upset customers or calm a faculty member, doctor, staff member, or student.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with job assignments.
• Basic knowledge of optical services and optical business practices. Ability to manage business aspects of an optical service and ability to provide direct patient care for optical services.
• Level of familiarity with optical service terminology and optometric patient care terminology

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Graduate Equivalency Diploma or High School Diploma required.
• Experience:
  
  Three to five years’ experience in an optometric clinical practice or institutional setting or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified optician or paraoptometric technician preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred

Essential Job Duties

Expected Pay Scale
: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.