Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami, FL

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity Ophthalmic Technician 2 in Miami, 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
2 years 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.

Responsibilities

Performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.
Reason for visit
Chief complaint
History of present illness
Basic review of systems
Review systemic and ocular medications
Record allergies
Pharmacy information
Family, social, medical, and ocular history
Visual acuity at distance and near
Lensometry
Manual refraction
Confrontational fields
Humphrey visual fields
Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields
Amsler Grid visual fields
Tangent screen visual fields
Basic ocular motility
Pupillary evaluation
Ocular surface assessment
Eye drop administration
Pachymetry
Color vision test
Stereopsis test
Sensorimotor exam
Automated & manual perimetry
Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses
Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care
Provides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.
Provides patient-centric care.
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.