Ophthalmic Clinical Supervisor

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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

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Job Description

Starling Physicians is hiring a Ophthalmic Clinical Supervisor to facilitates day-to-day operations within the Ophthalmology department.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Support and Oversight
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ophthalmic leads and technicians with clinical questions or workflow concerns.
• Provide real-time support in clinics to ensure efficient patient flow and adherence to protocols.
• Step in to assist with patient care duties as needed, including clinical work ups, scribing, special testing, and injections.
• Ensure timely patient flow and minimize provider downtime.
• Responsible for employee evaluations
• Training and Development
• Train new ophthalmic technicians on clinical procedures, EMR documentation, and patient interaction.
• Monitor progress of new hires and provide regular feedback to supervisors.
• Conduct periodic skills assessments and identify opportunities for retraining or improvement.
• Support continued education initiatives and maintain clinical standards.
• Inventory Management
• Monitor clinical and supply inventory, including medications, diagnostic supplies, and PPE.
• Coordinate with purchasing staff to ensure appropriate par levels and timely reorders.
• Oversee organization and cleanliness of supply areas and exam rooms.
• Drug Inventory Oversight
• Track and log expiration dates of all injectable medications.
• Ensure compliance with proper storage and handling protocols.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to remove or return expired or soon-to-expire medications.
• Approve drug ordering.
• Triage and Communication
• Provide direction for scheduling urgent/emergent appointments based on symptoms or history.
• Help coordinate patient communication related to clinical follow-ups, reschedules, or treatment changes.
• Leadership and Accountability
• Model professionalism and teamwork within the clinical staff.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff and management.
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
• Communicate regularly with Practice Manager, Associate Director, as well as practice leadership on staffing needs, clinic flow, or concerns.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection and hiring process for clinical positions.
• Proactive in employee mentoring, coaching, and discipline
• Approves timecards and forwards time allocation to corporate office if applicable.
• Reviews and approves requests for Paid Time Off and obtains determines need for float staff to cover staffing gaps.
• Responsible for coordinating staff scheduling with leads.
• Monitors patient activities; identifying gaps and partnering with leadership and clinical staff to address appropriately.
• Coordinates internal chart audits and assists in preparation for external audits or payer reviews.
• Meet regularly with physicians to discuss operational practice issues. Provides agenda and records minutes.
• Meets with team leads weekly.
• Monitors appointment and procedure volumes to assess clinic productivity and works with providers to optimize utilization.
• Partners with billing and coding teams to ensure accurate documentation and charge capture.
• Participate in strategic planning related to growth, cost containment, and revenue cycle improvements.
• Staff Guidance & Mentoring
• Serve as a resource for other technicians with questions about clinical procedures, equipment, or patient care.
• Creates, attends, and participates in staff meetings and provide updates or training refreshers to the team.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and support during busy clinics.
• Mentor and support new technicians during training, assisting with skills development and procedural knowledge.
• Help foster accountability by modeling professionalism and teamwork.
• Equipment and Supplies
• Recommends and discusses with Operational Supervisor and Associate Director any requests for new equipment.
• Maintains equipment inventory and ensures compliance with biomedical equipment checks and calibration schedules.
• Ensures proper disposal and handling of medical waste in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervises any repairs/maintenance of existing equipment
• Works with Starling IT to ensure efficient, uninterrupted electronic processes are in place and outdated equipment is refreshed.
• Coordinates and approves ordering supplies with the corporate office.
• Maintains supply records
• Relationships
• Reports to the Associate Service Line Director.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, providers, staff, peer group, corporate administration, EHR and other internal departments, computer services providers, and vendors.
• Supervises Practice staff including Clinical Supervisor, Medical Assistants, Patient Service Representatives, Administrative Assistant, and others. Supervises Practice advanced practitioners as applicable.
  
  

Working Conditions, Physical Requirements

• Support functions will occur within various clinical settings and workspaces.
• Incumbent may be required to work at any facility based on operation need, and schedule may vary.
• Traveling to various practice locations will require ability to drive, valid driver’s license and use of own reliable transportation.
• Physical activity will include walking, standing, and sitting.
• Physical demands may also include lifting and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs. or providing physical assistance to patients.
• Other physical requirements include speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes; vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.; and good manual dexterity.
  
  

Skills For Success

• Self-motivated: energetic, self-starter; can work autonomously with limited direction
• Results oriented: bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes
• Flexible: ably navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented
• Analytical: strong research, writing, analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Communication: conveys thoughts and expresses ideas effectively both verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills
• Collaboration: orientation to team-based work product and results
• Leadership: develop and nurture teams; successfully achieves results through others
• Humility: low ego; engenders trust; respectful
  
  

Experience To Drive Change

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Current COA, COT, and COMT preferred
• 5 years’ experience in Ophthalmology setting
• 3+ years of Ophthalmology leadership experience
• Familiar with EPIC or IMEDIC EMRs
  
  

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