Ophthalmic Technician 2 (H) Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Lennar - Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 at Lennar Foundation Medical Center, Coral Gables, 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COA)
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
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).

Responsibilities

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.