Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Healthcare
OphthalmicTechnician1
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“Ophthalmic Technician 1 at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Skills: Ophthalmic Technician, Clinical Testing, EMR Documentation, Patient Care. Performs and documents clinical testing. Documents in the electronic medical record”
What You'll Achieve.
Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness; Meets daily productivity goals
Industry & Context.
Analyzes, organizes, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary, Works evenings and weekends as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, BLS (Basic Life Support)
Nice to Have
intermediate knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility, ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using EMR telehealth platform, competency in all ophthalmic subspecialty patient workups, prepares patients for intravitreal injections, ability to function as an ophthalmic scribe
What You'll Do.
Performs and documents clinical testing
Documents in the electronic medical record
Provides support to providers
Provides patient-centric care
Adheres to University of Miami policies
and required training
Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality
Follows best practices of patient safety
and infection control
Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned
Meets daily productivity goals
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works in a collaborative environment; Provides support to providers
Communication Scope
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
Full Job Description
**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) in Miami, Florida. The Ophthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) is competent in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. The position performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system. **CORE 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 * 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 maintains patient confidentiality. * Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hy
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