Level II - Ophthalmic Technician
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 in the LASIK and Laser Vision Center with Bascom Palm Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Technician 2 assists the ophthalmologist by gathering basic data pertaining to the patient’s visual status and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, quality eye care. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 also performs appropriate clinical testing techniques to detect visual deficiencies.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
• Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic.
• Responsible for detailed documentation in the EMR system.
• Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Examines eye for abnormalities.
• Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
• Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
• Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
• Completes intravitreal injection (IVI) preparation for patients.
• Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
• Performs technical workups and special testing.
• Serves as a Certified Ophthalmic Scribe or a Certified National Study Ophthalmic Technician. Assist with training and onboarding clinical support staff.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COA) or
Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC)

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

Department Specific Functions:
The Laser Vision Correction Technician will assist the Optometrists and Ophthalmologists by conducting all Laser Vision evaluations and assisting in Laser surgery. The incumbent will possess skills of a minor OR technician and senior ophthalmic technician performing with a high degree of excellence for quality and proficiency.

• Documents patients medical history, performs technical workups and conducts special testing
• Tests patients visual acuity, depth perception, and color perception
• Conducts a Retinoscopy Refraction, manifest and cycloplegic
• Performs tonometry and slit lamp assessments, measures intraocular pressure of eyes and measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment
• Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician (i.e., PAM, Topography)
• Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate or medicate eyes
• Educates patient on laser vision procedures
• Conducts pre and post op vitals
• Prepares patients for surgery and ensures patients receiving updated post-operative instructions
• Assists in all laser procedures, elective and medically necessary
• Activates and deactivates Lasers, including Wavelight, Visumax, Exzimer and Femtosecond
• Identifies proper key cards to be used with different procedures and documents use
• Performs daily fluency test and calibration assessment to assure surgical parameters and proper laser function
• Sterilizes laser room, equipment and instruments
• Inputs all patient data into laser system to ensure proper documentation
• Orders and maintains surgical/clinical supplies and medications
• Documents procedures in log book

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.