Ophthalmic Technician 1, Per Diem Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

Performs organizational duties as assigned.**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 basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.* Demonstrates ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using the EMR telehealth platform.* Proficient in Microsoft Office.* Under the direction of a physician, transcribe, in real time, a physician-patient encounter including, but not limited to, the patient's medical history, physician's impression, patient care plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders. Document any procedures performed by an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.* Supports clinical activities with assigned providers and services in effort to ensure the successful coordination of care for patients throughout their visit.* Documentation in patient charts as required and directed by providers for patient care coordination.* Assists with procedure preparation, retrieval of supplies, loads imaging, patient education, and authorization documentation.* Assists with clinical activities, resolves delays, and guides patients through each step of their appointment enhancing the patient experience.* Provides in-clinic support to providers which can include documenting patient histories/medications/allergies and performing technician exams.* Facilitates virtual care visits by ensuring virtual exam equipment is prepared and patients and providers are able to connect.* Completes visual acuity, refractions, visual fields, and vision tests as needed.* Performs IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients and facilitates motility exams.* Performs imaging studies as needed including but not limited to OCTs, fundus photos, visual fields, and external photos.* Facilitates the uploading of patient images to the medical record including MRIs, CTs, and ophthalmic photos.* Reviews provider schedules in advance to ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and all pre-appointment requirements have been completed such as referrals, insurance authorizations for medication and procedures, test orders, etc.* Manages internal/external referrals and arranges appointments with medical specialists across the Health System and with community providers to facilitate patient care.* Assists with clinic research to facilitate care for study patients.* Develops cooperative relationships with patients and families by projecting a positive image and creating a professional atmosphere.* Maintains patient confidentiality as well as the confidentiality of hospital business information.* Oversees the maintenance and ordering of established supply levels in unit and supply rooms.The 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