Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Healthcare
OphthalmicTechnician2
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“Ophthalmic Technician 2 at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Skills: Ophthalmic Technician duties, Clinical testing, EMR documentation, Patient care, JCAHPO certifications. Performs and documents clinical testing in compliance with department standards. Documents reason for visit, chief complaint, history of present illness, basic review of systems, systemic and ocular medications, allergies, pharmacy information, family, social, medical, and ocular history in the EMR system”
What You'll Achieve.
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, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), BLS - Basic Life Support Certification, 2 years of relevant experience
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, Proficient in Microsoft Office
What You'll Do.
Performs and documents clinical testing in compliance with department standards
Documents reason for visit
history of present illness
basic review of systems
systemic and ocular medications
and ocular history in the EMR system
Performs visual acuity
confrontational fields
Humphrey visual fields
Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields
Amsler Grid visual fields
Tangent screen visual fields
basic ocular motility
ocular surface assessment
eye drop administration
automated & manual perimetry
insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses
and intraocular pressure measurements
Provides support to providers including documentation in patient charts
Provides patient-centric care
Complies with regulations and maintains patient confidentiality
Follows best practices of patient safety
and infection control
Ensures all equipment is calibrated and instrumentation is in proper working order
Organizes and stocks rooms for daily clinical activities
Completes IVI (intravitreal injection) prep for patients
Facilitates motility exams
Supports Virtual Care encounters and exams
Performs imaging including fundus photos
Assists with training and onboarding clinical support staff
Acts as a super-user for technology implementations
and training initiatives
Acts as preceptor and trainer for team members
Serves as a lead technician providing oversight to clinical teams when assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works in a collaborative environment; Assists with training and onboarding clinical support staff; Acts as preceptor and trainer for team members; Serves as a lead technician providing oversight to clinical teams
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 2 (OT2) in Miami, Florida. The Ophthalmic Technician 2 (OT2) is proficient in the theory, principles, and practice of eye care. This position performs appropriate clinical testing in compliance with department standards and documents in the EMR system. **JOB FUNCTIONS** **** Performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record. * Reason for visit * Chief complaint * History of present illness * Basic review of systems * Review systemic and ocular medications * Record allergies * Pharmacy information * Family, social, medical, and ocular history * Visual acuity at distance and near * Lensometry * Manual refraction * Confrontational fields * Humphrey visual fields * Virtual Reality (VR) visual fields * Amsler Grid visual fields * Tangent screen visual fields * Basic ocular motility * Pupillary evaluation * Ocular surface assessment * Eye drop administration * Pachymetry * Color vision test * Stereopsis test * Sensorimotor exam * Automated & manual perimetry * Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lenses * Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-Care * 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 personne
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