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Ophthalmic Technician 1The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 in Palm Beach Gardens, 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.Duties and Responsibilities:Performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.Reason for visitTangent screen visual fieldsChief complaintBasic ocular motilityHistory of present illnessPupillary evaluationBasic review of systemsOcular surface assessmentReview systemic and ocular medicationsEye drop administrationRecord allergiesIntraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-CarePharmacy informationPachymetryFamily, social, medical, and ocular historyInsertion and removal of hard & soft contact lensesVisual acuity at distance and nearColor vision testLensometryStereopsis testManual refractionSensorimotor examConfrontational fieldsAutomated & manual perimetryHumphrey visual fieldsVirtual Reality (VR) visual fieldsAmsler Grid 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 necessary.Qualifications:Education:High School diploma or equivalentRequired Certification and Licensing:Basic Life Support certification (BLS) 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 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.
Worksite address
palm beach gardens, FL, 33410, US
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