Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami is hiring a full-time Ophthalmic Technician II for our Palm Beach Gardens campus. The OT2 carries out clinical testing and documentation in the EMR, supporting eye care providers with patient-focused services.

Responsibilities include testing, imaging, and refractions, while ensuring safety and accuracy. Occasional travel to satellite centers and after-hours coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• COA certification required (or eligible).
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Document results and patient data in the EMR.
• Provide patient-centric ophthalmic care and support providers.
• Assist in imaging, refractions, and ocular tests as needed.
• Travel to satellite centers when required and support evening/weekend coverage.
• Train and onboard clinical support staff.
• Maintain equipment calibration and infection control practices.

Skills

Two years of relevant experience

Professional demeanor

Education

COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant)

BLS certification

Job description

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Job Description

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician 2 to work in our Palm Beach Gardens campus. 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.

Core Job Functions

Performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.

• 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 field

1. Provides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.




2. Provides patient-centric care.




3. Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.




4. Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.




5. Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.




6. Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.




7. Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.




8. Meets daily productivity goals.




9. Maintains JCAHPO certifications.




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




11. Participates in assigned clinical research and maintains required certifications.




12. Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.




13. Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.




14. Works evenings and weekends as needed.




15. Performs organizational duties as assigned.




16. Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.




17. Facilitates motility exams.




18. Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams.




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




20. Assists with training and onboarding clinical support staff.




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




22. Acts as preceptor and trainer for team members




23. 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. _

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Required Certification and Licensing:
  
  
  
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
  
  
  • BLS certification
  
  
  • Two 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