Ophthalmic Technician - $20+ per hour
University of Miami is seeking a Ophthalmic Technician for a job in Miami, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty:
Ophthalmic Technician Discipline:
Allied Health Professional Start Date:
ASAP Duration:
Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift:
8 hours, days Employment Type:
Staff The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
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 o Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
o Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic.
o Responsible for detailed documentation in the EMR system.
o Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
o Examines eye for abnormalities.
o Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
o Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
o Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
o Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
Completes intravitreal injection (IVI) preparation for patients.
o Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
Performs technical workups and special testing.
o Serves as a Certified Ophthalmic Scribe or a Certified National Study Ophthalmic Technician.
o Assist with training and onboarding clinical support staff.
o 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.
CORE
Qualifications Education:
High School diploma or equivalentCertification and Licensing:
Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COA) orCertified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC)
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
o Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
o Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
o Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
o Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
o Commitment to the University's core values.
o Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
o Proficiency in computer software (i.
e.
Microsoft Office).
Department Specific Functions:
o Ensures exam room is properly prepared for daily clinical activities including equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
o Safely manages patient flow to ensure timely delivery of care.
o Utilizes two patient identifiers at all times and proactively communicates with team members.
o Exercises sound judgment and clinical experience to independently perform basic ophthalmology evaluations including ocular history taking, visual acuity assessment, manual or autorefraction, intraocular pressure assessment, slit lamp, ocular motility, pupillary function, and glare test/PAP/pachymetry.
o Assists Ophthalmologists or Optometrists, as needed.
o Transcribe the impression and plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders.
o Document any procedure that may be performed by Ophthalmologists or Optometrists.
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.
Patient safety is a top priority.
As a result, during the Influenza (the flu) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
University of Miami Job ID #R100067052.
About University of MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.
S.
for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research.
At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service.
Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work.
We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
Benefits Holiday Pay 403b retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 Continuing Education Sign-On bonus Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Basic Life Support Clinical Works Confidentiality Microsoft Office Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty:
Ophthalmic Technician Discipline:
Allied Health Professional Start Date:
ASAP Duration:
Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift:
8 hours, days Employment Type:
Staff The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician 2 with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida.
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 o Prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities.
o Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic.
o Responsible for detailed documentation in the EMR system.
o Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
o Examines eye for abnormalities.
o Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
o Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
o Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
o Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment.
Completes intravitreal injection (IVI) preparation for patients.
o Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses.
Performs technical workups and special testing.
o Serves as a Certified Ophthalmic Scribe or a Certified National Study Ophthalmic Technician.
o Assist with training and onboarding clinical support staff.
o 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.
CORE
Qualifications Education:
High School diploma or equivalentCertification and Licensing:
Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT/COA) orCertified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC)
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
o Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
o Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
o Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
o Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
o Commitment to the University's core values.
o Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
o Proficiency in computer software (i.
e.
Microsoft Office).
Department Specific Functions:
o Ensures exam room is properly prepared for daily clinical activities including equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
o Safely manages patient flow to ensure timely delivery of care.
o Utilizes two patient identifiers at all times and proactively communicates with team members.
o Exercises sound judgment and clinical experience to independently perform basic ophthalmology evaluations including ocular history taking, visual acuity assessment, manual or autorefraction, intraocular pressure assessment, slit lamp, ocular motility, pupillary function, and glare test/PAP/pachymetry.
o Assists Ophthalmologists or Optometrists, as needed.
o Transcribe the impression and plan, results of tests, prescriptions, and orders.
o Document any procedure that may be performed by Ophthalmologists or Optometrists.
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.
Patient safety is a top priority.
As a result, during the Influenza (the flu) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
University of Miami Job ID #R100067052.
About University of MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.
S.
for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research.
At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service.
Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work.
We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.
Benefits Holiday Pay 403b retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 Continuing Education Sign-On bonus Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Basic Life Support Clinical Works Confidentiality Microsoft Office Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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