Level I - Ophthalmic Technician
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Technician 1 is able to effectively perform appropriate clinical testing and understands the theory, principles and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation/completion in the EMR system, in compliance with department standards.

Core Job Functions

• Provides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.
• Provides patient-centric care.
• Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.
• Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
• Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
• Meets daily productivity goals.
• Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.
• Participates in assigned clinical research and maintains required certifications.
• Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.
• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
• Works evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs organizational duties as assigned.
• Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.
• Facilitates motility exams. Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.
• Performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.
• Reason for visit
• Tangent screen visual fields
• Chief complaint
• Basic ocular motility
• History of present illness
• Pupillary evaluation
• Basic review of systems
• Ocular surface assessment
• Review systemic and ocular medications
• Eye drop administration
• Record allergies
• Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care
• Pharmacy information
• Pachymetry
• Family, social, medical, and ocular history
• Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses
• Visual acuity at distance and near
• Color vision test
• Lensometry
• Stereopsis test
• Manual refraction
• Sensorimotor exam
• Confrontational fields
• Automated & manual perimetry
• Humphrey visual fields
• Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields
• Amsler Grid visual fields

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:
1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes:
• Works well with patients of all age groups.
• Presents with a professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Seeks instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
• Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Displays basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.
• Demonstrates ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using the EMR telehealth platform.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Additional Department Specific Functions
• May rotate for assignment at a satellite facility.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Under the direction of a physician, transcribe, in real-time, a physician-patient encounter including, but not limited to, the patient's medical history, physician's impression, patient care plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders. Document any procedures performed by an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.