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Opthalmic Technician 1 (OT1)The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Opthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) in Naples, Florida.The Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The 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 fieldsChief complaint • Basic ocular motilityHistory of present illness • Pupillary evaluationBasic review of systems • Ocular surface assessmentReview systemic and ocular medications • Eye drop administrationRecord allergies • Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-CarePharmacy information • PachymetryFamily, social, medical, and ocular history • Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lensesVisual acuity at distance and near • Color vision testLensometry • Stereopsis testManual refraction • Sensorimotor examConfrontational fields • Automated & manual perimetryHumphrey visual fields • Virtual Reality (VR) visual fieldsProvides support to providers which includes documentation in patient charts as required and directed for patient care.Provides patient-centric care.Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, values, and required training.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.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.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessaryCORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or equivalentBasic Life Support (BLS) certificate from the American Heart AssociationExperience: 1 year of relevant experienceKnowledge, 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 basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.• Demonstrates ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using the EMR telehealth platform.• Proficient in Microsoft Office.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.Job Status: Full timeEmployee Type: Staff
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naples, FL, 34102, US
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