Clinical Assistant - Ophthalmology

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job DescriptionUnique Job Role: Clinical AssistantPosition: Clinical Assistant - OphthalmologyFunction: Clinical ServicesSub Function: OphthalmologyDepartment: OphthalmologyReports To (Job Role / Position): Director - Ophthalmology1. Job PurposeResponsibility for assisting Director and Consultants in diagnosis and delivery of clinical care in conformance with the Sir HN RFH standards of medical and service excellence2. AccountabilitiesKey Responsibilities: Service

Will work under the supervision of Director / Consultants.
Help Director / Consultants in conducting OPD and other clinical activities as specified and as per privileges granted
Conduct free OPDs and Executive Health Check-ups as per the privileges given under supervision of the consultants.
Manage casualty cases under supervision of the consultants
Collate and analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose disease of the patient
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized comprehensive medical care to treat / prevent / limit illness, disease, or injury under consultation of primary consultants. Identify patients risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk under consultation of primary consultants.
Explain procedures, obtain consents and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patient and family
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary and discuss the same with the treating Consultant. Refer patient to other specialist as and when required after due intimation and explanation to patient / family as advised by the treating consultant
Coordinate with the admission hub, OT staff and billing section for booking OT
Coordinate with the treating consultants and the stores to ensure availability of Intra ocular lens and or any specific consumables required as patients surgical requirement
Follow the surgical checklist during the OT stage including surgical site marking and WHO surgical guidelines
Prep the surgical patients, and carry out pre-op and post op care until discharge
Conduct regular ward rounds and works at a time that facilitates efficient patient flow and meets treatment objectives to maintain continuity of patient care
Maintain and update documentation in Hospital Information System with respect to assigned clinical responsibilities including patient history, clinical assessment, prescriptions, medications, progress notes, investigations, discharge notes and any other medical records
Maintain clinical documentation including initial assessment, OT notes, progress notes and HOTO notes on a daily basis
Raise and release opthal OPD procedures for referral IPDs in HIS
Coordinate activities of nurses, resident doctors, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff for quality care and patient safety
Ensure accurate exchange of information during care transition and transfer of patients ensuring that patient privacy and confidentiality is duly protected at all the times
Follow use of evidence based practice protocols to ensure patient safety
Prepare and release discharge summaries as advised by primary consultant
Work collaboratively with other disciplines and health professionals to develop effective and appropriate multidisciplinary treatment plans for patients
Cover ward duties and attend to on call emergency care as per departmental rota
Comply with CME credits as per MMC guidelines in vogue
Participate in interdepartmental meetings, committees and perform all the responsibilities as assigned
Participate as per the defined role during any internal / external disaster
Ensure the following activities are completed with respect to discharge process:
Provisional Discharge:
Confirmation of discharge by Consultants
Confirmation and clearance of investigations done on the day of the discharge
Removal of all lines and tubes in coordination with Nursing team
Mark for Discharge:
Completion of discharge summary
Any other responsibility as assigned by the organization on the need basis

Key Responsibilities: Growth

Participate in health programs in the hospital, outreach activities, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.

Key Responsibilities: Quality

Ensure clinical care and infection control quality indicators are within the defined bench mark
Actively participate and be accountable for implementation of all quality programs to ensure continuous quality improvement in the department
Ensure adherence to internationally accepted standards of care, including but not limited to those recommended by JCI, NABH and other quality systems
Follow all infection control protocols during all ophthalmology procedures
Actively participate in infection control and prevention activities, campaigns, awareness sessions etc.

Key Responsibilities: Finance

Ensure optimum utilization of departmental resources

Key Responsibilities: People

Be available to cover colleague when they are sick / on leave (within the constraints of existing workload)
Train the new joinees on the departmental policies, SOPs and protocols
Be a mentor and guide the junior medical staff and DNB students on the departmental activities and processes

Key Responsibilities: Innovation & Research

Participate in clinical education, research, test medication, clinical tests to advance the practice of medicine as well as academic and teaching activities of department as required by the DNB or any Fellowship programs
Keep updating knowledge and skills by attending and presenting at conferences and CME or similar training programs
Actively give suggestions / feedback to further improvise services of department and growth of the department

3. CompetenciesCompetenciesA. Core HNH Values

Patient First
Excellence
Accountability
Respect
Teamwork
Integrity

B. Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
Aptitude towards, teaching, publication and research
Knowledge about Infection prevention and control
Knowledge about JCI & NABH standards
Knowledge on use of HIS
Knowledge about Patient Safety
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Inclination towards continuing medical education / attending conferences

The above is a broad outline on competencies required for the role. The competency definition and descriptor of proficiency level will be provided in a separate competency framework4. Experience & Educational RequirementsEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Include Additional Certification Required if anyNecessary:

MBBS and MS Ophthalmology or
MS / DNB (Appeared but results awaited)

Desirable:

Fellowships in Ophthalmology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:Type of roles (and duration) which an individual ideally should have done in his/her prior experience to be detailedNecessary:

0-3 yrs post MS/DNB/ (Ophthalmology)

Desirable:

Experience in large multispecialty hospital

7. Scope of Work

a) Financial Scope (Range of financial spend): Nil
b) People Management Scope (Range of no. of Direct Reports): Nil
c) Corporate Coverage (hospital-wide / sub-function-wide / area wide): Neurology
d) Working Conditions: Possible exposure to communicable diseases, OPDs, Procedure Rooms and Wards, On shift rota

6. Key Performance Areas & Key Performance IndicatorsKey Result AreasKey Performance Indicators

Clinical Care Performance
Adherence to OPD appointments - (% of patients undergoing consultation at previously scheduled time)
Time for assessment after admission of patient in nursing unit
Information given to the patient at each stage of treatment
Patient Satisfaction Index on clinical care
Contribution towards financial goals if applicable
Budgeted Vs. Actuals
Adherence to operational protocols
Deviation from standard operating practices
Training of team members
% Adherence to training calendar
No. of training hours
Mark for Discharge
Discharge summary release time

The above are broad KRAs and KPIs. These will be reviewed & set every year as per operational needsPrepared By: Kavita SinghRecommended By: Dr. Pooja DeshmukhApproved By: Dr. Satpal PannuDr. Sujal ShahDr. Aashish ContractorPage 1 of 5

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