Ophthalmic Technician 1 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Plantation

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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Plantation. The Ophthalmic Technician 1, performs appropriate clinical testing and understands the theory, principles and practice of eye care. The incumbent completes documentation in the EMR system, in compliance with department standards.
Core Job Functions:

• Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
• Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic.
• 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.
• Performs other related tests and measurements.
• Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
• Documents patients' histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care.
• Performs technical workups and special testing. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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).

Additional Department Specifics:

• Competency in obtaining/recording the following items in the electronic medical record.

• 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

• Sensorimotor exam

• Automated & manual perimetry

• 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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
h83