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Ophthalmic Technician 1 | Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Lennar Foundation Medica

University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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Ophthalmic Technician 2 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Lennar Foundation Medical Center

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The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the Lennar Foundation Medical Center is currently seeking an Ophthalmic Technician 2 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 assists the ophthalmologist by gathering basic data pertaining to the patient’s visual status and maintaining an environment conducive to the delivery of efficient, quality eye care. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 also performs appropriate clinical testing techniques to detect visual deficiencies.

Core Job Functions

Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic. Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examines eye for abnormalities. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes. Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper. Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment. Performs other related tests and measurements. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients’ histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. Serves as a Certified Ophthalmic Scribe or a Certified National Study Ophthalmic Technician. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COA) or

Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC)

Experience:

Minimum 4 Years Of Relevant Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

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.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H7 Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

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