Ophthalmic ROP Care Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an Ophthalmic ROP Coordinator for the Children's Hospital in Richmond. The role coordinates and schedules ROP and ocular oncology patient care, liaises with NICU, ophthalmology, and external providers, and supports care coordination across departments.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with five years ophthalmology experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within a busy hospital

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or higher through JCAHPO preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in ophthalmology as an ophthalmic Technician.
• Candidates must be detail oriented, professional, motivated, dependable, and have strong people skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across health.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality care coordination services for ROP and Ocular Oncology populations.
• Oversee scheduling in and outside VCU Health; follow up on labs and records; coordinate with CPS.
• Identify and track infants in need of ROP surveillance using established protocols.
• Schedule exams based on gestational age and ensure inpatient rounding is accurate.
• Maintain ROP census with regular review for outpatient visits and inpatient rounding.
• Assist attending physicians in the exam and care of patients meeting ROP protocol requirements.
• Collaborate with NICU, Ophthalmology Clinic, NICU staff, and Neonatology for care coordination.
• Serve as direct contact for patients and referring providers.
• Participate in phone and patient messages to coordinate logistics.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the health system.

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking an Ophthalmic ROP Coordinator for the Children's Hospital in Richmond. The role coordinates and schedules ROP and ocular oncology patient care, liaises with NICU, ophthalmology, and external providers, and supports care coordination across departments.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with five years ophthalmology experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within a busy hospital