Ophthalmic ROP Coordinator - Children's Hospital - Days

Essential Job Statements

• Delivers high-quality care coordination services for ROP and Ocular Oncology population.
• Oversee the handling of scheduling in and outside of VCU Health, follow up on labs and records, and correspond with Child Protective Services (CPS).
• Identifies and tracks infants in need of ROP surveillance using established protocols.
• Schedules exams based on gestational age and ensures inpatient rounding schedule is accurate.
• Maintains ROP census with regular review with high attention to detail for both outpatient visits and inpatient rounding.
• Affixes to the exam and care of the patients meeting ROP protocol requirements.
• Works closely with NICU, Ophthalmology Clinic, NICU RN, NICU Nurse Manager, NICU Case Management, Ophthalmologist, and Neonatologist for all care coordination.
• Serves as direct point of contact for patients and referring providers requesting/receiving service.
• Participates in phone and patient medical record messages to coordinate patient care logistics.
• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

• Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferred Education: Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or higher through JCAHPO Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel.
• Minimum Qualifications: Years and Type of Required Experience: Five (5) years experience in ophthalmology as an ophthalmic Technician.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• An individual who will work well in a cohesive team environment, prioritize high-quality patient care, and work well with physicians and staff.
• Candidates must possess a positive attitude and great work ethic.
• Candidates must be detail oriented, professional, motivated, dependable, and have strong people skills.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
• Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform Shift Work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – near, Acuity – far Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Gaseous risk exposure Mental/Sensory – Emotional Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran