Visual Field Technician Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach Gardens, FL

200 UM Corp (Enterprise); Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is seeking a dedicated Visual Field Technician (VFT) to support providers by gathering data and performing visual field tests. This is a full-time position in a fast-paced eye care environment.

The VFT will handle tasks from lensometry to automated perimetry, assist with patient education, and coordinate with physicians and staff while upholding patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must be obtained.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and able to work with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Determine optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with lensometer or auto lensometer.
• Perform visual field tests (confrontation fields, Humphrey, VRVF, tangent screen, Amsler grid).
• Assist with insertion/removal of contact lenses and administration of eye drops.
• Educate patients on testing procedures and ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with physicians, staff, and other departments to support efficient eye care.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here 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 tip sheet. The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Visual Field Technician (VFT) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Visual Field Technician (VFT) is primarily responsible for assisting providers by gathering data and performing tests realting to the patient’s visual. This position maintains an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient and high quality eye care.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or auto lensometer.


• Performs the following test procedures on patients of all ages: Confrontation fields Humphrey visual fields Virtual reality visual fields (VRVF) Tangent screen visual fields Amsler grid.


• Insertion and removal of hard and soft contact lenses.


• Administration of eye drops.


• Auto refraction.


• Educates patients on testing procedures.


• Monitors the progress and facilitates the testing of patients undergoing diagnostic testing and/or consultations in other areas/departments.


• Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other departments.


• Provides patient-centric care.


• Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, and values.


• Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.


• Presents a professional appearance.


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


• Completes University of Miami mandatory in-services and online training.


• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.


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


• Meets daily productivity goals.


• Ensure 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.


• Makes suggestions to Physicians and/or Practice Managers regarding possible improvements in the practice.


• Handless medical emergencies in adherence to hospital policy in a timely and competent manner while putting the patient’s safety and well-being first.

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


• Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience


• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association


• Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes:
  
  
  • Performs basic computer skills.
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  • 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.