Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Physician Liaison (Part-Time)

Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Part-Time Physician Liaison to join our growing ophthalmology and optometry multi-location practice, which includes two surgery centers. The ideal candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining strategic relationships with referring physicians in the local community by promoting our practice services to increase referral volume and enhance referral retention.

Essential Skills and Abilities: - Proficient in computer skills and able to set up projectors, screens, and presentations for events
- Detail Oriented
- Outgoing and enjoys socializing
- Ability to problem solve
- Must be able to handle repetitive document prep work
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Possess a caring, patient, and friendly attitude
- Must be a team player, but able to work very independently, as this job requires
- Must be self-directed, highly motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to learn working knowledge of all ophthalmic terminology, spelling, and pronunciation of the same
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to referring physicians and locations

Duties & Responsibilities:
Physician Relationship Building:
- Establish, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with community-based referring physicians, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, primary care physicians, and other specialists.
- Serve as the key point of contact for referring physicians, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and offering information on services, specialties, and procedures available within the practices.
Marketing & Education Support:
- Collaborate with the Marketing Director to organize, distribute, and set up relevant marketing materials to physicians and medical offices.
- Schedule and facilitate with our physicians, “Doctor Talk” events in 55+ communities, providing educational seminars to potential patients on eye health, surgical options, and available treatments.
- Promote and share educational content and practice specialties to encourage referrals.
Referral Growth & Retention:
- Drive growth in referral volume by proactively engaging with physicians and healthcare providers in the area and enhancing referral retention.
- Monitor and evaluate referral patterns, identifying opportunities to increase referral retention and volume.
- Assist in tracking and reporting on key metrics, including referral trends, patient feedback, and event effectiveness.
Community Engagement: |
- Actively participate in local healthcare events, chamber events, conferences, and community activities to enhance the practice’s visibility and establish connections with potential referrers.
- Represent the practice in a professional and engaging manner to maintain a positive image within the local healthcare community.

Administrative & Reporting:
- Report regularly to the Marketing Director on activities, progress, challenges, and successes in the field.
- Maintain an organized database of interactions, referrals, and outcomes for future strategic planning.
- Capable of completing repetitive preparation of referral folders and documents with speed and accuracy
- Maintain practice confidentiality, follow legal, HIPAA & OSHA guidelines, follow the rules and regulations of the practice as documented in the practice employee manual.

Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or related field (preferred, not required).
- 2+ years of experience in healthcare sales, marketing, or physician liaison roles, ideally within ophthalmology, optometry, or related fields (preferred, not required).
- Ability to comfortably conduct presentations, tech-savvy enough to know how to set up a projector, screen, and presentations for events without help, and speak publicly at educational events.

Other:
- This job is very physical. Constant movement of heavy boxes up to 50 pounds and loading items to and from the vehicle for transport to referring doctor locations.
- This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work performed and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities
- A valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as this position will be required to travel to various referring physician locations

Schedule:
- This part-time position will work up to 30 hours per week, with the specific days varying due to the demands of events. Advance notice will be provided of the changing schedule. Occasionally, the role may require attending early morning, evening, or weekend special events, or more days during the week, but will not exceed 30 hours.
- Community/Chamber Events may take place before or after hours or on weekends (advance notice will be provided)
- Must be able to attend one monthly meeting and/or training event before or after normal business hours (advance notice will be provided)

Job Type: Part-Time
Expected Hours: Flexible, up to 30 hours per week
Work Setting:
In-Person

Private practice

Eye Specialists of Mid-Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug and tobacco-free workplace. Please note that this includes the use of medical marijuana, cigarettes, cigars, hookah, or vaping of any kind.

Job Tags

Part time, Private practice, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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