Ophthalmic Technician 1

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 Department of Ophthalmology is currently seeking an Ophthalmic Technician I to work at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples.Job SummaryThe Ophthalmic Technician I prepares exam rooms for daily clinical activities. Monitors and maintains the appropriate levels of minor equipment, dry goods, and pharmaceuticals in clinic. Tests patient's far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception. Examines eye for abnormalities. Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes. Measures intraocular pressure of eyes. Tests patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper. Measures axial length of eye using ultrasound equipment. Performs other related tests and measurements. Administers placement of hard and soft contact lenses. Documents patients' histories and gives instructions to patients concerning eye care. Performs technical workups and special testing. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.Core Job FunctionsOphthalmic Technician 1 (OT1) performs and documents the following items in the electronic medical record.Reason for visitTangent screen visual fieldsChief complaintBasic ocular motilityHistory of present illnessPupillary evaluationBasic review of systemsOcular surface assessmentReview systemic and ocular medicationsEye drop administrationRecord allergiesIntraocular pressure such as Goldman, Tono-Pen, and I-CarePharmacy informationPachymetryFamily, social, medical, and ocular historyInsertion and removal of hard & soft contact lensesVisual acuity at distance and nearColor vision testLensometryStereopsis testManual refractionSensorimotor examConfrontational fieldsAutomated & manual perimetryHumphrey visual fieldsVirtual Reality (VR) visual fieldsAmsler Grid 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 maintain 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 maintain required certifications.Organizes and stock rooms for daily clinical activities.Travels to satellite eye centers when necessary.Works evenings and weekends as needed.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 responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:High School diploma or equivalentCertification and Licensing:N/AExperience:Minimum 2 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.Commitment to the University's core values.Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).Department Specific FunctionsThe Ophthalmic Technician I tasks include but are not limited to performing the following procedures on patients of all ages:Elicitation and recording of all elements of history that are required by external authorities and/or department regulationsVisual acuity measurement with:Digital visual acuity system or projector chart E-card Near point cards Hand motion techniques, including directionality Light perception with and without projection Pinhole Brightness Acuity Tester (BAT) InterferometryMeasurement of the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the manual lensometer and/or auto lensometerRetinoscopyKeratometry: traditional, auto, and photokeratoscopyRefraction: Using phropter, auto refracter, cycloplegic, and trial frame at distance and nearAmsler grid assessmentConfrontation visual fieldsPupillary evaluationBiomicroscopy: General examination and Von Herrick chamber angle estimationOcular surface dysfunction assessment:Tear break-up time (TBUT)Schirmer testingFluoreseein and rose bengal stein patternApplanation tonometry:GoldmannTonopenICareInsertion and removal of hard and soft contact lensesAdministration of diagnostic pharmaceutical agentsHumphrey Visual Field testingColor vision screeningInventory management e.g. supply orderingOrganizing rooms for daily clinical activitiesPerformance of blood pressure check whenever neededThe 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

Created: 2026-04-15