Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami, FL

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Medical benefits

Competitive salaries

Job summary

The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute seeks an Ophthalmic Technician 2 to perform clinical testing, document in the EMR, and provide patient-centered care in Miami, FL. The OT2 will handle visual acuity testing, refraction, and instrument-based evaluations; will assist with injections and imaging, and ensure equipment is calibrated and safe for daily use.

Candidates should have COA and BLS certifications with at least two years of relevant ophthalmic experience; strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• COA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 2 years of relevant ophthalmic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents patient data in the EMR and prepares visits.
• Performs visual acuity and ocular tests (e.g., tonometry, refraction).
• Assists with intravitreal injections and imaging (OCT, fundus photos).
• Maintains equipment calibration and patient safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Fundus photography

OCT

Slit lamp

Tonometry

Job description

**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) in Miami, 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**JOB FUNCTIONS**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* Humphrey visual fields* Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields* Amsler Grid visual fields* Tangent screen visual fields* Basic ocular motility* Pupillary evaluation* Ocular surface assessment* Eye drop administration* Pachymetry* Color vision test* Stereopsis test* Sensorimotor exam* Automated & manual perimetry* Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses* Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care* Provides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.* Provides patient-centric care.* 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.*****QUALIFICATIONS****Education:**High School diploma or equivalent**Required Certification and Licensing:**Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)BLS (Basic Life Support)**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:**StaffThe 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 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.