Ophthalmic Technician 1 Per Diem Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Doral, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting Per Diem opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) in Doral, Florida.

he Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The position perform s appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system.

JOB FUNCTIONS

P erforms and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.

• Reason for visit

• T angent 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

• Provide s support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care .

• Provide s patient-centric care.

• Adhere s to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.

• Compl ies with regulations and maintain s patient confidentiality.

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

• Attend s educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.

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

• Meet s daily productivity goals.

• Ensure s all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order.

• Participate s in assigned clinical research and maintain s required certifications.

• Organize s and stock s rooms for daily clinical activities.

• Travel s to satellite eye centers when necessary.

• Work s evenings and weekends as needed.

• Performs organization al duties as assigned .

• Complete s IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients.

• Facilitate s motility exams.

• Support s Virtual Care encounters and exams .

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

Certification and Licensing:

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience:

1 year 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 b asic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.

• Demonstrates a bility to perform the appropriate patient workup using the EMR telehealth platform.

• Proficien t 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.

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