Level II - Ophthalmic Technician
UHealth Tower
Coral Gables, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Coral Gables, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) is proficient in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. This position performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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

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.

Maintains JCAHPO certifications.

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 imaging including but not limited to fundus photos, OCTs, and Slit Lamp exams.

Assists with training and onboarding clinical support staff.

Acts as a super-user for technology implementations, optimizations, and training initiatives.

Acts as preceptor and trainer for team members.

Serves as a lead technician providing oversight to clinical teams when assigned.

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

Required Certification and Licensing:

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Experience:

2 years of relevant experience