Administrative Support

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
	Demonstrates the ability to provide administrative support to Ophthalmic Program:
CI-07-01	acts as liaison between physicians and staff in the clinic
CI-07-02	interview potential employees, hires, disciplines or terminates as needed
CI-07-03	ensures all employees are oriented according to orientation guidelines
CI-07-04	ensures staffing compliment is adequate to meet Operating Room requirements
CI-07-05	completes staff performance appraisals
CI-07-06	receives sick calls and makes arrangements for staff to cover
CI-07-07	signs and controls overtime and calculates time cards bi monthly
CI-07-08	plans and conducts all staff meetings
CI-07-09	implements and monitors procedural changes
CI-07-10	ensures that procedure manual and job descriptions are updated
CI-07-11	orders new instruments and supplies as needed and keeps instruments in good condition
CI-07-12	checks accuracy of all operative reports
CI-07-13	delegates responsibilities as appropriate
CI-07-14	monitors budget
CI-07-15	prepares a quarterly report regarding program activities
CI-07-16	facilitates data and chart reviews for research purposes
CI-07-17	facilitates ongoing continuing education for staff.
	Demonstrates ability to provide overall supervision of clinical aspects of program:
CI-07-18	ensures communication of clinical changes to staff
CI-07-19	reviews charts pre-operatively for accuracy and completeness
CI-07-20	meets patients pre-op with the doctor, if appropriate
CI-07-21	document when client teaching is completed by physician
CI-07-22	ensure the incision placement has been determined
CI-07-23	ensures all lens powers are chosen accurately
CI-07-24	checks supplies on hand according to quota required
CI-07-25	ensure laser worksheets are prepared for calculations and signed by physician when completed.