Intraocular Lens (IOL) Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Utah Health is seeking a part-time IOL Coordinator to support the Moran Eye Center. The role focuses on coordinating IOL biometry, scheduling, and quality tracking, while serving as a liaison between surgical and clinic teams to ensure efficient patient care.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in the medical field, JCAHPO certification, HIPAA knowledge, and strong communication with patients and providers.

Qualifications

• Five years of applicable experience in the medical field.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• JCAHPO certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT).
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and safeguarding patient information.

Responsabilités

• Reviews all patient scans prior to surgery.
• Schedules patients for repeat/rescan and tracks outcomes.
• Coordinates IOL availability and biometry data for external surgeons.
• Acts as liaison between surgery center and clinic to streamline workflows.
• Performs biometry for IOL cases and uploads results to the database.
• Educates patients regarding IOL options and expected outcomes.
• Maintains equipment and assists in procurement and inventory management.

Connaissances

Patient-focused

Communication

HIPAA knowledge

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Data interpretation

Outils

Lenstar

IOL Master

HICSOAP

Description du poste

Overview

*Part-time. 20 Hours per week.

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position coordinates the IOL program at the John A. Moran Eye Center. This position works closely with the biometry team, tracking and ensuring quality outcomes, performing advanced calculations, and acting as a liaison between the surgical center and clinic.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Reviews all patient scans prior to surgery.
• Schedules patients for repeat/rescan.
• Tracks outcomes and performs system-wide quality assurance reviews. Coordinates training efforts with Education Coordinator.
• Performs biometry for patients scheduled under "IOL Coordinator" in database.
• Coordinates IOL availability of outside surgeons' IOL requests and delivers biometry data and results to outside providers.
• Coordinates the efforts of the biometry team to meet needs in the clinic and surgery center.
• Communicates lens options to providers and patients.
• Performs and uploads advanced calculations.
• Acts as a liaison to and collaborates with services between the surgery center and clinic.
• Provides an overview of IOL cases to each provider the day before surgery.
• May maintain IOL inventory and database by overseeing procurement, consignment, and allocation of lenses.
• Sets-up and maintains surgeon lens and calculation preferences (Lenstar, IOL Master, & HICSOAP).
• Educates patients regarding IOL, expected outcomes, etc.
• Manages optimization projects through statistical analysis of surgical outcomes.
• Functions as a Surgical Counselor, when appropriate.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to ensure the proper care, maintenance and coordination of ophthalmic supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to be highly motivated and to work efficiently and independently with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellent demeanor and present themselves in an exceptional, mature, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to assimilate data from various sources.
• Ability to display active listening and verbalize empathy.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a faced paced environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with patients, guests, and coworkers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to practice HIPAA regulations, ensuring that patient information is guarded and respected.

Qualifications

Required

• Five years of applicable experience in the medical field.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• JCAHPO certification as an Ophthalmic Technician (COT).

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Extensive surgical/OR experience.
• Experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician.
• JCAHPO certification as an Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (OSA).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86586

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Part-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Monday - Friday (two 10-hour shifts per week). 0700 - 1730. 20 hours -per week

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name Moran Eye Center

Workplace Set Up On-site

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department MOR OPC 31S SURGERY CTR

Category Ophthalmology

Workplace Set Up On-site