The Ophthalmic Technician 2 performs clinical testing, documents patient information in the EMR, and assists providers with various ophthalmic procedures and imaging. The role also involves training clinical support staff, maintaining equipment, and serving as a lead technician for clinical teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent and a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an ophthalmic setting is required.
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Job description
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 University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 2 for the Cataract Suite in Miami, Florida. The Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 2 (H) independently performs a broad range of advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and specialty procedures. This role demonstrates applied expertise in specialty equipment, complex testing, and procedural workflows, contributing to efficient patient throughput and high-quality clinical outcomes. Specialty focus areas are defined by the department JOB FUNCTIONS Independently performs advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests or specialty procedures appropriate to the assigned clinical area. Applies advanced technical knowledge to obtain accurate, reliable results using ophthalmic and specialty‑specific equipment. Supports complex patient care activities, including procedural preparation, intra‑procedure assistance, and post‑procedure processes as applicable. Provides patient education related to diagnostic testing, treatments, and follow‑up care. Reviews results for quality and completeness and communicates findings to providers per protocol. Performs routine equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization within scope. Coordinates closely with providers and clinical teams to support efficient scheduling and patient flow. Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR. 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.
Qualifications
Education:
High
School diploma or equivalent
Required
Certification and
Licensing: Certified Ophthalmic
Assistant (COA)
Basic
Life
Support (BLS) certification
Experience: 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge,
Skill, and
Attitudes:
Works well with patients of all age groups.
Presents with a professional appearance.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
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 intermediate 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.
Proficient in
Microsoft
Office
Department
Addendum
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 cataract and cataract elective procedures Collaborates on refractive clinical flow with administrative team and providers Educate patients on pre- and post-operative instructions Preform specialized imaging tests for patients Order and maintain clinical supplies 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 Federal law.
Job Status
Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
