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Joshua G. Hammond

Joshua G. Hammond

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9

Years of Ophthalmic Experience

Work History

Clinical Operations Specialist

ISTAR Medical
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided expert surgical training and intraoperative guidance for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures targeting the suprachoroidal space across 16 U.S.-based clinical sites.
  • Implemented comprehensive training programs, including simulation-based learning using SimulEYE® and real-time surgical mentorship to ensure skill acquisition and procedural consistency.
  • Conducted immediate post-operative evaluations to assess surgical outcomes, offering performance feedback to enhance technique standardization and maintain the integrity of clinical data.
  • Worked closely with investigators and cross-functional clinical research teams to integrate surgical procedures with study objectives and timelines, ensuring operational alignment and study success.

Regional Clinical Research Manager

Virginia Eye Consultants (Eyecare Partners)
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Planned and directed research, development and production activities.
  • Developed and implemented plans and protocols for ongoing research, special projects and testing protocols.
  • Evaluated team member work for quality, ethics and compliance with project specifications.
  • Collaborated with legal, improved legal review of clinical operations and enhanced contract administrator function.
  • Set clear, compelling goals for staff and monitored productivity and output for research personnel.

Administrator

Virginia Beach Eye Center
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Run day to day operations for our clinic, optical shop, and ambulatory surgery center.
  • Ensure that the facility is meeting state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Director of health information management as the HIPAA privacy officer.
  • Devised and implemented improvements to reporting procedures.
  • Managed bi-weekly payroll employees, as well as insurance matters, workman's compensation and compliance reporting.

Marketing Manager - Refractive Surgical Coordinator

Virginia Beach Eye Center
07.2016 - 10.2019
  • Lead marketing initiatives to help promote and grow laser vision sales.
  • Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
2013

Timeline

Clinical Operations Specialist

ISTAR Medical
03.2024 - Current

Regional Clinical Research Manager

Virginia Eye Consultants (Eyecare Partners)
04.2021 - 03.2024

Administrator

Virginia Beach Eye Center
10.2019 - 03.2022

Marketing Manager - Refractive Surgical Coordinator

Virginia Beach Eye Center
07.2016 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs

Old Dominion University