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Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here 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.The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full time Ophthalmic Technician 1 to work in Miami. 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 FUNCTIONSPerforms and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.A. Reason for visit • Tangent screen visual fieldsB. Chief complaint • Basic ocular motilityC. History of present illness • Pupillary evaluationD. Basic review of systems • Ocular surface assessmentE. Review systemic and ocular medications • Eye drop administrationF. Record allergies • Intraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-CareG. Pharmacy information • PachymetryH. Family, social, medical, and ocular history • Insertion and removal of hard & soft contact lensesI. Visual acuity at distance and near • Color vision testJ. Lensometry • Stereopsis testK. Manual refraction • Sensorimotor examL. Confrontational fields • Automated & manual perimetryM. Humphrey visual fields • Virtual Reality (VR) visual fieldsProvides 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 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.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.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilitiesas necessary.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:High School diploma or equivalentExperience:1 year of relevant experienceKnowledge, 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 basic knowledge of ocular anatomy, function, and motility.• Demonstrates ability to perform the appropriate patient workup using the EMR telehealth platform.• Proficient in Microsoft OfficeThe 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 Federal law.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:Staff