Ophthalmic Technician 1 (H) Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples, FL

University of Miami•Naples, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician (OT1) in Miami, Florida. Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. OT1 performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
BLS ( Basic Life Support Certificate) from the American Heart Association
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, 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.
Displays basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.
Demonstrates ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using the EMR telehealth platform.
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, Tangent screen visual fields, Basic ocular motility, Pupillary evaluation, Ocular surface assessment, Eye drop administration, Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care, Pachymetry, Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses, Color vision test, Stereopsis test, Sensorimotor exam, Automated & manual perimetry, Humphrey visual fields, Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields, Amsler Grid visual fields.
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 maintain 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 maintain required certifications.
Organizes and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.
Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.
Facilitates motility exams.
Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.