Ophthalmic Technician , LASIK and Laser Vision Center Miami

Ophthalmic Technician 3

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician 3 to work in Miami. The Ophthalmic Technician 3 (OT3) is an expert 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
• 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
• Amsler Grid visual fields

Core Responsibilities:

• 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 mentor and preceptor for ophthalmic team members.
• Serves as a lead technician providing oversight to clinical teams when assigned.
• Recommends and implements new technology and workflow improvements.
• Participates in the onboarding of residents and fellows.
• Oversees quality assurance of the clinical unit and addresses deficiencies in a timely and constructive manner.
• Reviews physician schedules, anticipates needs, and compiles external testing results.

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:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Experience:

5 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 advanced 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.
• Assists physician with minor procedures to include patient identification, site confirmation, preparation, instrumentation, and sterile technique.
• Educates patients regarding administration of ocular medications and pre-op/post-op instructions as directed by a physician.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Department Specific Functions:

Clinical:

• Preforms all refractive evaluations including:
• Documenting patients' medical history
• Test patients' visual acuity
• Depth perception
• Color perception
• Conduct a Retinoscopy Refraction, manifest and cycloplegic
• Perform tonometry and slit lamp assessments
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes
• Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment
• Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician i.e., PAM, Topography
• Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate or medicate eyes
• Educate patient on refractive procedures
• Collaborates on refractive clinical flow with administrative team and providers

Surgical:

• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative instructions
• Conduct pre and post op vitals
• Preform specialized…