Clinical Programmer jobs in Jackson, TN

Description

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.  

SUMMARY: 

Supervise and manage clinical staff and the day-to-day clinical operations of Hamilton Eye Institute. Coordinates the efficient flow of patients, staff, and providers in a busy clinic environment. Recommends, develops, and implements initiatives to enhance clinical operations. Acts proactively to troubleshoot problems resolve and diffuse patient, physician, and clinical staff issues. Fosters a team environment and is a mentor for clinical staff.

KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs):

(Main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to)

• Act as the hiring manager for clinical staff
• Training and coaching clinical staff 
• Manages time and attendance of clinical staff according to established guidelines
• Daily oversight and management of clinical staff
• Daily oversight and management of clinical operations, making changes/improvements as needed
• Assist Clinic Manager with onboarding of new providers
• Reviewing and updating provider’s clinical protocols as needed
• Ordering and managing clinic supplies, instruments, and clinic drugs
• Troubleshooting clinic equipment issues/problems; communicating with IT and/or vendor when necessary
• Liaison between providers and technicians and between providers and administration
• Filling in as technician when needed
• Resolve patient complaints or refer to appropriate resource
• Supervisory responsibility (indicate the number and type of persons supervised by incumbent: Directs the activities of multiple full-time clinical staff overseeing individual employee development and training, and conducts performance appraisals

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school Diploma/GED and three (5) years experience as an ophthalmic technician and some supervisory or related administrative experience. 
• COA Certification (required).
• COT Certification (highly preferred).
• Exhibits expert oral and written communication skills.
• Handles difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Serves as a model for exemplary customer service.

EOE-University Clinical Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.