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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) in Naples, Florida.
The Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) is proficient in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care.
OT2 performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system.
Core Job Functions:
+ Ophthalmic Technician 2 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
+ 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 maintain 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 maintain required certifications.
+ Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities.
+ Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.
+ Works evenings and weekends as needed.
+ 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 imaging 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
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Certification and Licensing:
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H7
Required Skill Profession
Other General
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