Business Manager Appointed by Leading Ophthalmology Clinic Eye Institute
Auckland – Monday May 22, 2006 – Eye Institute, leaders in eye surgery and the most experienced laser surgery clinic in
Australasia, has appointed Barbara Cable as its Business Manager.
Barbara joins Eye Institute from MedTech Global, where in her role as Client Support Manager she managed sales
coordination; involving training, installations and client support for a leading general practice management system. Her
role also extended to assisting Primary Health Care to implement and train personnel in the MedTech32 management system
for its clinics throughout Sydney.
Barbara will work with Eye Institute’s ten eye surgeons (eight directors and two consultants) and 36 staff to develop
and maintain the Eye Institute’s reputation as the leading eye surgery practice in the country. Her primary
responsibility is to manage the business processes for Eye Institute and increase its patient service delivery levels.
Barbara will be involved in marketing and communication activities, developing new business strategies, supplier
management, financial management and human resource management. Her other responsibilities will include operations
control, security and building maintenance, event management and general management administration.
With over 20 years experience in practice management, Barbara's career has spanned to roles with leading accident and
medical centers and specialist centers in New Zealand and Australia. Here she was instrumental in the building design,
development and project management of their new premises.
Tony Morris, Eye Surgeon for Eye Institute says: “With our world class technology and expert surgeons, we are
continually looking to improve our business management. With Barbara on board we will strengthen the staff, supplier and
patient relationships we have developed.”
About Eye Institute
Eye Institute was established in 1995 and has a staff of 46. It has clinics covering the entire Auckland region. Eye
Institute is the acknowledged leader in Australasia in ophthalmology, including laser surgery, cataract surgery and
glaucoma surgery, and also offers expertise in glaucoma management, neuro-ophthalmology, retina, squint, eyelid surgery,
eye infections and inflammation.
Eye Institute is also New Zealand’s pioneer of no-stitch cataract surgery. Its central clinic features New Zealand’s
first purpose-built day-stay eye hospital, ensuring a high quality of care and keeping costs among the lowest in the
eye-care field.
For further information view: www.eyeinstitute.co.nz
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