Director, Medical Services

Company: AEG- Corporate
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

About the CompanyAEG Vision ("AEG") is the market-leading manager of full-scope optometry practices throughout the country. The optometry practices under management maintain the local brand, practice staff, store associates, and patients, while AEG invests in medical equipment, technology, infrastructure, and the team in order to elevate the patient experience. AEG's core purpose is to "improve the health of our community by helping our neighbors see better and look their best, one patient at a time." We are assembling a team of experienced industry professionals to help build AEG into the best place to work and ensure that each patient of the practices under management has an outstanding patient experience.About the JobAbout the Company:AEG Vision ("AEG") is the market-leading manager of full-scope optometry practices throughout the country. The optometry practices under management maintain the local brand, practice staff, store associates, and patients, while AEG invests in medical equipment, technology, infrastructure, and the team in order to elevate the patient experience. AEG's core purpose is to "improve the health of our community by helping our neighbors see better and look their best, one patient at a time." We are assembling a team of experienced industry professionals to help build AEG into the best place to work and ensure that each patient of the practices under management has an outstanding patient experience.Overall ResponsibilityIdentify opportunities to elevate the care provided to patients within AEG managed practices. Develop and implement clinical protocols to raise the overall scope of practice within AEG locations. Partner with the Director of Professional Development and the Learning and Development team to create educational content on clinical protocols and related coding regulations for AEG Optometrists. Function as project manager for AEG clinical pilots. Manage multiple AEG clinical studies.Learns best practices from current AEG doctors and incorporates these practices throughout the organizationIdentifies additional opportunities to advance clinical care throughout AEGDevelops scalable processes to expand new treatment and management optionsCollaborates with AEG doctors and industry experts to create treatment and management protocols for ocular and systemic conditionsMakes recommendations regarding the appropriate equipment needs, including selecting vendors, to successfully implement protocolsPartners with the Director of Professional Development to develop educational content and determine appropriate coding standards for clinical protocolsIdentifies SMEs to aid in the creation of continuing education to support clinical protocolsManages the relationship between AEG and clinical study sponsorsIdentifies new clinical study opportunities, including new AEG clinical study sitesPartners with our clinical study coordinators to ensure accurate payment to AEG our principal investigatorsImplements policies and guidelines for ODs, as established by the Company. As needed, make recommendations for policy revisions to CMOQualificationsDoctor of Optometry is recommendedIn-depth knowledge of current optometric theory and technology is requiredKnowledge of state optometric regulationsComprehensive knowledge of office operations, processes and business implicationsStrong influencing and negotiating skillsAble to lead through influence and partnershipsExcellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skillsTeam building and management skillsExcellent coaching and development skillsProblem solving abilityOrganization skillsExperience7-10 years of at least one of the following:Ownership/operation of an optometric practice with demonstrable successMulti-unit responsibility for physician, optometric practice, or retail managementFranchising, subleasing or contracting responsibility for an optical company, ophthalmology group, practice management company or health care/ ophthalmic goods and services franchisor, or similar experienceKey Characteristics:Bias-For-Action / Entrepreneurialism - Willingness to "roll up her/his sleeves" and work in a lean fast paced start-up environmentCollaboration -- Comfortable working in teamsSimplicity / Focus -- Ability to focus on a few important items that matter and drive results.People First / Leadership Versatility -- AEG is building a culture where people matter (Patients, Doctors, Associates). It is important to be able to effectively work with people from across disciplines with diverse backgrounds and POVs.Accountable --Stand behind commitments, take responsibility for words/actions and be accountable for individual and team goals.Willingness to travel -- The role will require up to 50% travel.Benefits:Location: Dallas preferred, but remote will be considered, with up to 50% travelCompetitive Base SalaryAnnual Bonus planExpense ReimbursementMedical, Dental, Vision, LifeFull-Time/Part-TimeFull-timeEducation RequirementsBachelor's DegreeTravel RequirementsBetween 20% and 50%Practice NameAEG- CorporateWork LocationRemotePDN-990b15d0-e795-4544-a2f2-ef8d83db51ba

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