Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Palm Beach Gardens)

University of Miami; Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, seeks an Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) for full-time work in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The OT2 will perform clinical testing, document patient data in the EMR, and provide patient-centered care under supervision of ophthalmic providers.

Responsibilities include eye exams, imaging, injections prep, and support for telehealth encounters. Requires COA and BLS, plus 2 years of relevant experience with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification and Licensing: COA, BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
• Works well with patients of all age groups.
• Presents with a professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively in writing and speech.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Completes assignments accurately with attention to detail.
• Proficient with EMR telehealth platform and ocular workups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate clinical testing in line with department standards.
• Documents in the EMR system.
• Provides patient-centric care.
• Keeps equipment calibrated and in proper working order.
• Trains clinical support staff and supports training initiatives.
• Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
• Works evenings and weekends as needed.
• Completes IVI prep and supports motility exams.
• Performs imaging (fundus photos, OCTs, Slit Lamp).
• Organizes and stocks rooms for daily activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Ocular anatomy knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Job Functions

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) is proficient in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. This position performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system.

• Reason for visit
• Tangent screen visual fields
• Chief complaint
• Basic ocular motility
• History of present illness
• Pupillary evaluation
• Basic review of systems
• Ocular surface assessment
• Review systemic and ocular medications
• Eye drop administration
• Record allergies
• Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care
• Pharmacy information
• Pachymetry
• Family, social, medical, and ocular history
• Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses
• Visual acuity at distance and near
• Color vision test
• Lensometry
• Stereopsis test
• Manual refraction
• Sensorimotor exam
• Confrontational fields
• 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 maintains 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.

Maintains JCAHPO certifications.

Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.

Participates in assigned clinical research and maintains required certifications.

Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.

Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.

Works evenings and weekends as needed.

Performs organizational duties as assigned.

Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.

Facilitates motility exams.

Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.

Performs imaging including but not limited to fundus photos, OCTs, and Slit Lamp exams.

Assists with training and onboarding clinical support staff.

Acts as a super-user for technology implementations, optimizations, and training initiatives.

Acts as preceptor and trainer for team members.

Serves as a lead technician providing oversight to clinical teams when assigned.

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 JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Required Certification and Licensing: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes:

• 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, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Completes assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Seeks instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
• Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Displays intermediate knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.
• Exhibits ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using EMR telehealth platform.
• Demonstrates competency in all ophthalmic subspecialty patient workups.
• Prepares patients for intravitreal injections.
• Ability to function as an ophthalmic scribe.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

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.