Ophthalmic Technician 2 Full Time Refractive/LASIK Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

* 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.* 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.* 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**QUALIFICATIONS** * 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.* Knowledge of medical terminology* Knowledge of eye anatomy and physiology* Knowledge of eye disease and systemic diseases that affect the eye* Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment, proper care and usage* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written* Knowledge of computers and excellent typing skillsThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit

to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr