University Hospital · 3 weeks ago
Section Head Ophthalmology
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$42.62/hr - $62.02/hr
5+ years expUniversity Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, training the next generation of physicians while providing exceptional patient care. The Section Head Ophthalmology position involves overseeing daily operations of Ophthalmology clinics, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with hospital standards, as well as performing ophthalmic imaging techniques and administrative duties.
EducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Oversees daily operations of Ophthalmology clinics, including staffing, room assignments, equipment maintenance, supply levels, and compliance with University Hospital standards
Accomplishes, recommends, and/or participates in the selection, supervision, evaluation, discipline, and training of department Ophthalmic Assistants/Technicians. Ensures appropriate orientation, training, and validation of skills. Maintains personnel records
Manages inventory of medical supplies and equipment, prepares purchase orders, identifies vendors for technical services. Participates in the long- and short-range selection and acquisition of medical equipment including operating budget and capital budget
Ensures that all medical equipment is maintained for safe operation through liaison with the Biomedical Department and the maintenance of contracts with external vendors
Assists in communication of University Hospital information to Faculty and Residents ensuring that they are prepared for Epic upgrades and cognizant of University Hospital policy and policy changes
Researches and prepares special purpose and recurring reports at the direction of the Director and/or Chair
Performs the skills of Ophthalmic medical personnel as outlined in the JCAHPO certification manual: basic and advanced level ophthalmic screening procedures as outlined by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO), including but not limited to visual acuity; automated lensometry, refractometry, and keratometry; visual fields; optical coherence tomography (OCT); corneal topography; measurement of intraocular pressure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing ophthalmic photography is required
Must have a minimum of 5-year supervisory experience and certification as an Ophthalmic technician
Applicants should possess skill level in all skills of JCAHPO Ophthalmic Allied Personnel
Familiarity with ophthalmic disease presentations and diagnostic procedures is required
Knowledge of computer imaging systems is required
Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements
Benefits
Vacation Time
Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Pension Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Company
University Hospital
University Hospital is an independent medical center with more than 500 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and over 3,000 employees.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
2023-10-27Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Alexandre Barbosa
Human Resources Business Partner
Frank Sinatra
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2025-03-06
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