Ophthalmic Technician - Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at UHealth SoLé Mia has an exciting full-time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1. This position is responsible for understanding the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The duties will include proper documentation in the EMR system and performance of appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Works well with patients from infant to elderly.
Presents with a professional appearance.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills.
Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes, while working under pressure and meeting deadlines. Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Makes independent, accurate decisions regarding the best use of time.
Seeks instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
Basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.
Ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using EMR telehealth platform.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record: Reason for visit, Basic ocular motility, Chief complaint, Pupillary evaluation, History of present illness, Ocular surface assessment, Basic review of systems, Eye drop administration, Review systemic and ocular medications, Goldman applanation tonometry, Assess allergies, Intraocular pressure by Tono-Pen, Pharmacy information, Intraocular pressure by I-Care, Family, social, medical, and ocular history, Pachymetry, Visual acuity at distance and near, Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses, Lensometry, Color vision test, Manual refraction, Stereopsis test, Confrontational fields, Humphrey visual fields, Sensorimotor exam, Automated & manual perimetry, Amsler Grid visual fields, Tangent screen visual fields, Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields.
Provide support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.
Provide patient-centric care.
Adhere to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.
Comply with regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Follow best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
Attend educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
Demonstrate high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
Meet daily productivity goals.
Maintain JCAHPO certifications.
Ensure all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.
Participate in assigned clinical research and maintain required certifications.
Organize and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.
Travel to satellite offices when necessary.
Work evenings and weekends as needed.
Complete IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.
Facilitate motility exams.
Support Virtual Care encounters and exams.