Clinical Skills Instructor

Position Purpose:

The Clinical Skill Instructor is responsible for training new and existing ophthalmic assistants.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Instruct new clinical staff how to use NextGen EHR system for workups
• Present and instruct new clinical staff on all aspects of ophthalmology
• Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Surgical procedures performed by our surgeons
• Ocular and Systemic medications
• Optics
• IOP check
• Vision check
• Lensometry
• Pachymetry
• Refraction
• Must be patient, understanding and objective when assessing the skills of new OA’s
• Report daily to Clinical Training & Compliance Manager as to training progress
• Maintain and update OA training manual
• Be available to do on-site satellite training when needed
• Prepare and present refresher training as needed
• Participate in Next Gen upgrade training.
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Always maintain practice, patient and OA confidentiality
• Always exhibit professional demeanor while representing the practice
  
  
  

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended to be only a general description of the principal requirements common to positions of this type. Employees in this job may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Skills):

• OA or COA experience required.
• Experience in customer service environment required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Able to work independently & effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Able to work effectively with the public.
• Ability to work Saturdays as needed.
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

This position requires incumbent to sit at desk and/or stand for long hours during regularly scheduled work hours. This job may include, but are not limited to sitting, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, climbing, twisting, hearing and repetitive motions. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Travel is required to satellite offices.

Working Conditions and Environment:

Incumbent works in a temperature controlled medical office environment.

Pay:

The starting range for this position is $19.13-23.37/hr. depending on skills, experience, and qualifications as well as market considerations.