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 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute located 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 Ophthalmic Technician II 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. The Ophthalmic Technician II tasks include but are not limited to performing the following procedures on patients of all ages, Elicitation and recording of all elements of history that are required by external authorities and/or department regulations. Visual acuity measurement with: Digital visual acuity system or projector chart E-card Near point cards Hand motion techniques, including directionality Light perception with and without projection. Pinhole g. Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT) h. Interferometry Measurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometer Retinoscopy Keratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopy Refraction: using phoropter, auto refractor, cycloplegic, and trial frame at distance and near Amsler grid assessment Confrontation visual fields- HVF Pupillary evaluation Biomicroscopy: General examination and Von Herrick chamber angle estimation Ocular surface dysfunction assessment.

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.