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

Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2)

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.