Retina Team Lead

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers. At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees! Overview As an Ophthalmic Assistant Team Lead, you’ll assist the Clinic Manager supervision of ophthalmic assistants and technicians and generate important preliminary information to be used by the physician. You’ll also be responsible for reviewing patient status and performing medical tests under the direction of the physician. Responsibilities Welcomes patients and visitors with a positive, warm dispositionObtains patient histories through intake assessments, making note of findings in EHRPerforms visual acuity, auto-refraction, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patientsChecks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilationRuns diagnostic tests such as Immersion A-scan, OCTs and Visual FieldsAdministers color vision, depth perception and Schirmer’s tear testing as neededEducates patients on ophthalmic conditions and consent for procedures and surgeryMonitors E-faxes and Erx’s to ensure failed attempts are managed timelyMaintains exam rooms, including cleaning/sterilization as necessaryScribes for the provider(s) when able, to help the flow and minimize clinic delaysIn conjunction with the Clinic Manager: sets, monitors and evaluates goals, assists in preparation and documentation of reviews, interviews, hires, supervises, counsels, appraises, and recommends salary increases for back office personnel.Assists with scheduling back office staff assignments and oversees efficient patient flowMeets with the Clinic Manager on a regular basis to discuss operational needsAssists with training back office employees to include, but not limited to, navigation in EHR, MIPS, coding/documentation requirements, provider preferences in the technician work-up and Out-Patient Treatment Center policies and proceduresConducts technician quarterly chart audits, and in conjunction with the Clinic Manager, reviews findings with staff and helps in the development of a plan of action when coding/documentation is not meeting standardsKnowledgeable on the provider(s) schedules/templates and able to identify potential concernsPerforms other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or GED requiredCOA, COT is a plusAt least 1-year of Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician experiencePrior supervisory experience preferredDetail oriented; reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible schedule working Monday-FridayAbility to travel to Chino Valley and Prescott Valley locations as needed Benefits & Perks Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!