Ophthalmic Technician 1

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 at UHealth SoLé Mia. This position is responsible for understanding the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation in the EMR system and performance of appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards.

JOB FUNCTIONS    

• Competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record.
• Reason for visit

• Basic ocular motility

• Chief complaint

• Pupillary evaluation

• History of present illness

• Ocular surface assessment

• Basic review of systems

• Eye drop administration

• Review systemic and ocular medications

• Goldman applanation tonometry

• Assess allergies

• Intraocular pressure by Tono-Pen

• Pharmacy information

• Intraocular pressure by I-Care

• Family, social, medical, and ocular history

• Pachymetry

• Visual acuity at distance and near

• Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses

• Lensometry

• Color vision test

• Manual refraction

• Stereopsis test

• Confrontational fields
• Humphrey visual fields

• Sensorimotor exam
• Automated & manual perimetry

• Amsler Grid visual fields
• Tangent screen visual fields

• Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields
• Provide support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care. 
• Provide patient-centric care.
• Adhere to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.
• Comply with regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Follow best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.

• Attend educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
• Demonstrate high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
• Meet daily productivity goals.
• Maintain JCAHPO certifications.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.
• Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.

• Organize and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.

• Travel to satellite offices when necessary.

• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Complete IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.
• Facilitate motility exams.
• Support Virtual Care encounters and exams.  

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 

Certification and Licensing:

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience 

Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes:

• Works well with patients from infant to elderly.
• Presents with a professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes, while working under pressure and meeting deadlines. Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Makes independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of time.
• Seeks instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
• Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.
• Ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using EMR telehealth platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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