Certified Ophthalmic Executive Candidate Application
Applicants must be individuals who are directly involved in the management of an ophthalmic organization that provides patient care. Applicants must demonstrate they have a minimum of two years of health care experience plus one or more years of ophthalmic management experience. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in each of the six exam domains: general ophthalmic knowledge, financial management, operations, information technology management, human resources, and risk management & regulatory compliance.
Candidate Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Credentials/Designations
Date of Birth
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Practice/Organization
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E-mail
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example@example.com
Business Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Business Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
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Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Practice Information
Please fill in the below information based on your current practice. If not currently in a practice, type in N/A
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Number of Non-Physician FTE Staff Members
Number of non-physician part-time staff members?
Number of ophthalmologists?
Number of optometrists?
Years of ophthalmic management experience:
Are you a multi-specialty practice?
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Do you have an ASC?
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Yes
No
What elective services do you offer?
Experience
I certify that within the preceding five calendar years, I have a minimum of two years of health care administration experience plus one or more years in ophthalmic practice management.
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Employment History
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COE Checklist
All COE Exam candidates must have demonstrated experience in each of the six exam domains referenced below and complete the checklist below. It is important to note that candidates do not need to have experience in each of the bulleted areas but must have some demonstrated experience in each of the six exam domains.
Domain I: Basic Ophthalmic Knowledge - 10%
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Subdomain 1: Basic ophthalmic terminology
Subdomain 2: Basic ophthalmic anatomy
Subdomain 3: Common ophthalmic instruments/equipment
Subdomain 4: Basic pharmacology
Subdomain 5: Common ophthalmic patient services
Subdomain 6: Standard ophthalmic practice triage
Domain II: Financial Management - 20%
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Task 1: Evaluate financial statements to assess the financial health of the practice. Knowledge of:
Task 2: Conduct feasibility analyses to assess return on investment. Knowledge of:
Task 3: Evaluate payer contract language and fee schedules to determine practice participation. Knowledge of:
Task 4: Evaluate vendor contracts to manage practice needs, overhead expenses, and revenues. Knowledge of:
Task 5: Establish accounting and financial controls to protect practice assets and minimize liability. Knowledge of:
Domain III: Operations - 22%
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Task 1: Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the strategic plan to maximize practice potential. Knowledge of:
Task 2: Develop and monitor management reports to evaluate the operational efficiency of the practice. Knowledge of:
Task 3: Develop and implement operational directives, policies, procedures, and training protocols to optimize practice performance and ensure quality of care. Knowledge of:
Task 4: Manage practice real estate, facilities, equipment, and supplies to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality care. Knowledge of:
Task 5: Develop and manage ancillary service lines (optical, Ambulatory Surgery Center, refractive, real estate, elective, etc.) to align with the strategic plan. Knowledge of:
Task 6: Determine staffing needs to ensure practice productivity and efficiency. Knowledge of:
Task 7: Develop and implement marketing plans to support and enhance business lines. Knowledge of:
Domain IV: Information Technology Management - 12%
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Task 1: Implement and manage information systems to meet technology needs and comply with regulatory requirements and/or guidelines. Knowledge of:
Task 2: Perform information technology risk analyses to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of practice data. Knowledge of:
Domain V: Human Resources - 18%
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Task 1: Develop and modify personnel policies to establish expectations for professional conduct. Knowledge of:
Task 2: Educate, coach, reward, and/or discipline staff to ensure compliance with personnel policies. Knowledge of:
Task 3: Develop and oversee programs to provide fair and competitive compensation packages. Knowledge of:
Task 4: Recruit, retain, and terminate staff to meet organizational staffing needs. Knowledge of:
Task 5: Conduct evaluations to enhance employee and practice performance. Knowledge of:
Domain VI: Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance - 16%
Please check applicable experience
Task 1: Develop programs to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of:
Task 2: Mitigate legal liability (regulatory and negligence) to minimize financial losses. Knowledge of:
Americans with Disabilities Act
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