Ophthalmic Technician - Cataract Suite, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

Position: Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Full TIme Cataract Suite, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL
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** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click  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 .The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Imager 2 (OT2) in Palm Beach Gardens, 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
** 1. Performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.
* Reason for visit
* Tangent 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
* Provides 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.
* 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*
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* Education:

** High School diploma or equivalent
** Required Certification and Licensing:
** Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
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* 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…