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Ophthalmic Technician 3, LASIK and Laser Vision Center Miami

11 days ago

Miami

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician 3 to work in Miami. The Ophthalmic Technician 3 (OT3) is an expert 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, • 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 Core Responsibilities: • 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., • Meets daily productivity goals. 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 mentor and preceptor for ophthalmic team members., • Serves as a lead technician providing oversight to clinical teams when assigned., • Recommends and implements new technology and workflow improvements., • Participates in the onboarding of residents and fellows., • Oversees quality assurance of the clinical unit and addresses deficiencies in a timely and constructive manner., • Reviews physician schedules, anticipates needs, and compiles external testing results. 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. Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Experience: 5 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes: • 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 advanced 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., • Assists physician with minor procedures to include patient identification, site confirmation, preparation, instrumentation, and sterile technique., • Educates patients regarding administration of ocular medications and pre-op/post-op instructions as directed by a physician., • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Department Specific Functions: Clinical: • Preforms all refractive evaluations including:, • Documenting patients' medical history, • Test patients' visual acuity, • Depth perception, • Color perception, • Conduct a Retinoscopy Refraction, manifest and cycloplegic, • Perform tonometry and slit lamp assessments, • Measures intraocular pressure of eyes, • Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment, • Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician i.e., PAM, Topography, • Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate or medicate eyes, • Educate patient on refractive procedures, • Collaborates on refractive clinical flow with administrative team and providers Surgical: • Educate patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, • Conduct pre and post op vitals, • Preform specialized imaging tests for patients, • Prep patients for surgery while, • Order and maintain clinical supplies, • Assist in all laser procedures, elective and medically necessary, • Activation and deactivation of all Lasers on J&J and Alcon platforms, • Identify proper key cards to be used with different procedures and documents use, • Identify and solve any problems by troubleshooting all laser equipment, • Perform fluency test and calibration assessment daily to assure surgical parameters and proper laser function, • Conduct sterilization of laser room, equipment and instruments, • Input all patient data into laser system and ensure proper, • Monitor gas supply and change tanks when necessary, • Order and Maintain OR supplies and medications, • Document procedures in logbook, • Preps surgical charts and nomographs for Providers 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by

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