Ophthalmic Technician 1 - Specialty Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Plantation, FL

200 UM Corp (Enterprise); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician 1 Specialty in Plantation, Florida. This role performs ophthalmic testing, assists with examinations, and supports patient care workflows within diagnostic or procedural settings, with specialty focus defined at the department level.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, COA/CRA/OCT-C BLS certification, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience required.
• COA, CRA, or OCT-C BLS (American Heart Association) certificate required or from an approved program.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant ophthalmic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs ophthalmic testing, measurements, or specialty-specific procedures per training and scope of practice.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic studies, treatments, or procedures and explains processes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience

Job description

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time position for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 Specialty in Plantation, Florida.

The Ophthalmic Technician - 1 Specialty (H) may perform ophthalmic clinical, diagnostic, or specialty‑specific procedures that support the evaluation, treatment, and management of eye conditions. This role applies foundational specialty knowledge and technical skills to perform ophthalmic testing, assist with procedures, and support patient care workflows in diagnostic or procedural settings. Specific specialty focus areas are defined at the department level.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs ophthalmic testing, measurements, or specialty‑specific procedures in accordance with training, protocols, and scope of practice.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic studies, treatments, or procedures, explaining processes and addressing patient questions.
• Obtains and documents patient histories, clinical findings, test results, and procedural data in the electronic medical record.
• Operates ophthalmic instruments, imaging systems, or specialty equipment relevant to assigned clinical services.
• Assists physicians and care teams with examinations or procedures, including pre‑and post‑procedure patient support.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal findings or technical issues following established escalation protocols.
• Ensures exam rooms, procedure areas, and equipment are prepared, maintained, and compliant with safety and infection control standards.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Certification and Licensing: COA, CRA, or OCT‑C BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate from the American Heart Association
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

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. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.