Ophthalmic Technician 1 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Naples, FL

University of Miami•Naples, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 in Naples, Florida. Ophthalmic Technician is proficient in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. Ophthalmic Technician performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system. Ophthalmic Technician 1 performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record. 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 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
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