Ophthalmic Technician 1 (Full Time) Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami, Florida

University of Miami•Miami, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The position performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system. This role provides support to providers by documenting patient charts, offering patient-centric care, and adhering to University of Miami policies and standards. The position also ensures equipment is calibrated, participates in clinical research, and maintains required certifications. Additionally, the OT1 organizes and stocks rooms, travels to satellite centers when necessary, and works evenings and weekends as needed. The role also involves preparing patients for intravitreal injections, facilitating motility exams, and supporting Virtual Care encounters.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of relevant experience
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification only from the American Heart Association
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 intermediate knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.
Exhibits ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using EMR telehealth platform.
Demonstrates competency in all ophthalmic subspecialty patient workups.
Prepares patients for intravitreal injections.
Ability to function as an ophthalmic scribe.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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, 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.
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.