Ophthalmic Technician Specialty 2 (H) Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Doral, FL

University of Miami•Doral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 2 (H) in Doral, Florida. The Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 2 (H) independently performs a broad range of advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and specialty procedures. This role demonstrates applied expertise in specialty equipment, complex testing, and procedural workflows, contributing to efficient patient throughput and high-quality clinical outcomes. Specialty focus areas are defined by the department. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands (Learning Agility)
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment (Teamwork)
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications (Technical Proficiency)
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders (Communication)

Responsibilities

Independently performs advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests or specialty procedures appropriate to the assigned clinical area.
Applies advanced technical knowledge to obtain accurate, reliable results using ophthalmic and specialty‑specific equipment.
Supports complex patient care activities, including procedural preparation, intra‑procedure assistance, and post‑procedure processes as applicable.
Provides patient education related to diagnostic testing, treatments, and follow‑up care.
Reviews results for quality and completeness and communicates findings to providers per protocol.
Performs routine equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization within scope.
Coordinates closely with providers and clinical teams to support efficient scheduling and patient flow.
Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.