Required

Ability to organize and manage an expanding, changing and busy office.

 Skill in working independently with minimal direction and following through in a timely manner.

 Ability to set and follow through on priorities and complete work in a timely and efficient manner when there are changes in workload, pressures, and deadlines.

Understand basic ophthalmic terminology and be familiar with signs and symptoms of various ophthalmic problems to answer patient related questions and triage calls when urgent evaluation is required.

Interpersonal skills to maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, staff, co-workers, patients, and others.

Flexibility in adapting to new assignments.

Assist office personnel, when needed to complete a difficult or extensive task.

Ability to manage and direct office personnel.

Minimum of 3 years experiencing supervising staff

Skill operating a personal computer and ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Care Connect

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Good telephone demeanor

Strong organizational skills

English skills sufficient to write correspondences independently

Skill in working independently and following through on work with minimal directions and in a timely manner.

Ability to prioritize work with conflicting demands

Preferred

B.A. or B.S.

Familiarity with grant preparations and IRB submissions