Ophthalmic Imaging Supervisor Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute - Miami

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The University of Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute  has an exciting career opportunity for an Ophthalmic Imaging Supervisor.

The Ophthalmic Imaging Supervisor manages imaging staff (photography and echography), equipment, and other resources for the timely delivery of advanced ophthalmological testing. The supervisor serves as a technical expert on photography and echography equipment, communication of images, and workflow. In addition to modeling the University of Miami’s DIRRECT values (Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, Teamwork), the supervisor ensures imaging staff conform with all University policies and procedures to deliver an extraordinary patient experience. The supervisor manages resources with sensitivity to all aspects of the patient’s experience including wait times, environmental safety, and infection prevention and control standards.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                    

• Provides day-to-day direction to the ophthalmic photographer and ophthalmic echographer staff in support areas, as assigned.

• Adjusts daily schedules based on patient schedules, available staffing, and patient flow in the clinic areas.

• Responds to clinical and patient demands throughout the day to provide efficient staff utilization and maintain patient flow and consistency.

• Prepares staffing assignments to include accommodations for the clinical research study patients.

• Possesses broad clinical experience to supervise and perform ophthalmic imaging evaluations as needed.

• Manages equipment and capital assets including, but not limited to, maintenance needs, software upgrades, purchase requests, installations, equipment retirement, inventory assessment, and capital replacement planning.

• Maintains a strong understanding of the clinical information systems that support the technical functions.

• Manages the interview, hire, and onboarding processes of new hire imaging staff.

• Mentors staff to foster growth and development opportunities within the organization.

• Identifies training needs of the staff and provides training opportunities to maintain competency.

• Monitors staff productivity and performance goals.

• Ensures daily operation of clinical areas meets the needs of the patients and physicians, and is provided according to the accepted standards of care.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                            

Education:

Associate degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

BLS certification preferred

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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