Janet has 20 + years teaching, managerial and clinical experience in Ophthalmology; was faculty for CMEOA, (school for training ophthalmic assistants), has taught numerous workshops at JCAHPO meetings & via Webinar; and, is an Approved Speaker with the American Board of Opticianry, National Contact Lens Examiners, and Joint Commission Allied Health Professional in Ophthalmology.

The mission of Eye Source is to provide premier, comprehensive and effective instruction, both in the classroom and the clinical environment.

Janet’s effectiveness is the result of having a gifted aptitude for teaching; and, an ability to go beyond teaching the fundamental “how to” operate the diagnostic technology, but also teach an understanding of “why” the test is necessary and hence to better communicate that information to the patient.

Knowing the “why” promotes technician confidence.  This confidence brings “joy” to the work experience.  And joy creates a powerful, positive & productive atmosphere.

Education/ Certifications

 Bachelor of Science with major in Biology; GPA 3.4

     State University of New York at Binghamton, 1992

 Certificate of Achievement-System of Keratorefractive surgery, J. Charles Casebeer (1992)

 CLAO Certification (Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologist), 1994

 Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) Certification (Vision and Tonometry), 2002

 Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, 2003

 VISX System Operator Certification, 2007

 VISX WaveScan Wavefront Systems Certification, 2007

 Approved Technical Speaker: National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE); American Board of Opticianry (ABO); JCAHPO

Professional Experience

Eye Source, LLC

President  & CEO (September 2009-present)

• Provides on-site ophthalmology technician training
• Specializes in Clinical Facility Planning for new or expanding practices.
• Ophthalmology Consulting – focus of improvement of patient flow and developing cohesive relationships between administrative and technical personnel.
• Provides Webinar Technician Training and Certification examination preparation
• Approved Trainer: Marco Ophthalmic Diagnostic Products
• Specializes in EMR/ diagnostic software integration

Imatters! Inc.

Education Director (April 2012 - December 2012)

 Provides on line education to ophthalmic technical personnel via on line webinars

Weill Cornell Medical College

Weill Cornell Eye Associates (November 2006-November 2010) ~ Manager Ophthalmic Technical Service:

• Developed and trained technical Staff for the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Worked with EPIC computerized chart programmers to customize electric medical records for the Department of Ophthalmology.
• Worked in conjunction with Lighthouse Low Vision Services to develop program for in home consultations for Nurse Practitioners.  Recipient of Lighthouse Partnership Award 2009.
• Formulated budget and managed all accounting for Laser Vision Correction, Minor OR, Contact lens Service and all Departmental Specialties.

Project Manager: Diagnostic Computer Integration with OIS, Inc. (January 2008- August 2009):

• Worked with Weill Cornell ITS Department and OIS, Inc. on development, integration and Implementation of OIS, Inc. software allowing for instantaneous viewing of all Diagnostic Modalities in Department of Ophthalmology (Humphrey Visual Fields, Anterior Segment Cameras, Optos, OCT, HRA, HRT, Pentacam Oculus, Confoscan 4, WaveScan, Orbscan, Fluorescein Cameras).
• Facilitated and Implemented 50 Computer Viewing Stations in Examination Rooms and Physicians Offices.

Project Manager: Clinical Facility Planner creating the new Weill Cornell Eye Assc. Facility (April 2007-January 2008):

• Managed professional services concerning design, development and installation of 30 Examination, 10 Diagnostic, 1 Minor Operating Room and Laser Vision Correction Center.
• Worked with Architects, Interior Designers and Construction with regards to design changes, equipment specifications/ substitutions, purchasing and accounting procedures.

• Simultaneously organized and directed Packing and Installation of existing diagnostic and Visx Laser from old facility to new while managing new facility planning.

• Worked with Physicians to solve complex operational & organizational issues
• Worked with Architects, designers and physical planners to develop comprehensive strategies and solutions on a range of issues—from Departmental changes to technical staff expansion and/or replacement.

• Reached out to Vendors to purchase Diagnostic Equipment—brought in over $100,000 in revenue.

Executive Solutions

Consultant: Clinical Facility Planning: Columbia Presbyterian (October 2008- January 2009):

 Worked with Architects and Department Administrator in development of lean-design clinic & examination room floor plans for 8,000 square foot ophthalmology facility.

Glaucoma Associates of New York

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (July 2001-October 2006) ~ Robert Ritch, M.D., Jeffrey Liebmann, M.D., Celso Tello, M.D.

Clinical Supervisor:

•  Managed Clinical Personnel of Large, Fast paced multi-location Glaucoma Practice. Hired, trained and organized Technical staff.
•  Supervised Clinical Learning Experience and evaluation of Technician/Optometrist clinical performance.
•  Supervised, coordinated Technical training and certification for numerous clinical study trials as well as developing clinical study trial protocols.
•  Initially challenged with developing a highly efficient technical staff for two offices. Successfully trained and educated a unified ophthalmic team consisting of 15 technicians and 2 Optometrists resulting in improved technical skill level and increased office efficiency.
•  Designed Technical Protocol Manual for office procedures

Project Manager Satellite Office - Glaucoma Associates:

• Worked with architects, interior designers, vendors in development and installation of 9 examination room satellite office.
• Supervised Delivery and worked alongside Vendor team in exam lane installation.

Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York (1990-2001) ~ Alan Jordan, M.D., Alma Janet Olivos-Asarian, M.D., Paul Guerriero, M.D.

Clinical Supervisor/ Ophthalmic Technician:

• Supervised and trained Clinical Personnel for a busy, multi-specialty Ophthalmology Practice.
• Directly involved in Technical staff development and evaluation.

C.M.E.O.A ~ Continuing Medical Education for Ophthalmic Assistants  

(2001-2006) ~ Faculty Instructor/ Clinical Mentor/ Member of Board of Directors:

• Involved clinical and classroom instruction with Ophthalmic Assistant Students with C.M.E.O.A- a JCAHPO accredited school for Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians.

• Supervised Student Clinical Externships.

J.C.A.H.P.O

Instructor Annual Meeting for Ophthalmic Personnel:

Orlando 2002, Anaheim 2003, New Orleans 2004, Atlanta 2008

 Provided Clinical Instruction for Ophthalmic Personnel in Refractometry, Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy, Visual Field Assessment and Applanation Tonometry.

Program Chair + Speaker: OSN New York Continuing Education Program (2008, 2010, 2011)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Recipient: Lighthouse International Partnership Award (2009) – Developed pioneering training program for Geriatric Nurse Practitioners to provide sorely needed vision services in the community for home bound patients.

Summary of Clinical Qualifications

 Applanationtonometry (Goldmann,Tonopen)

 A-scan Biometry( Immersion, IOLMaster, Applanation)

 B-scans

 Manual Keratometry (Haag streit, Bausch& Lomb)

 Visual Fields (Automated Perimeter, Goldmann,Tangent)

 Refraction (refractometry, retinoscopy, auto-refractions)

 Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

 PAM

 Photography (Anterior Segment, Fundus, Fluorescein Angiography)

 Laser Interfometry

 Contact lens fitting and application

 Corneal Topography

 Exophthalmometry

 Heidelberg Retinal Tomography III

 GDX

 OCT (Stratus, Cirrus, Topcon)

 RTA Laser

 Optos Fluorescein Angiographer

 Heidelberg Retinal Angiographer(Spectralis)

 Pentacam Oculus

 Marco EPIC Refracting System

 Topcon Refracting System

 Wavefront Technology

 Wavescan (certified)

 Visx Laser (certified)

 Hard Contact Lens Modification with Lathe (power, fit adjustments)

 Contact lens fitting and application

 Assisting in keratorefractive and LASIK surgery

 Assisting in minor office surgery

 Maintenance of sterile surgical instruments and ophthalmic equipment; surgical scheduling and Patient counseling

 Ordering surgical supplies, medications and contact lenses

Janet Hunter, COMT, BS