Visual Field Technician (Full Time) Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, FL)

Job Functions

• Determines the optical characteristics of spectacle lenses with the lensometer or autolensometer.
• Performs the following test procedures on patients of all ages:
• Confrontation fields
• Humphrey visual fields
• Virtual reality visual fields (VRVF)
• Tangent screen visual fields
• Amsler grid
• Inserts and removes hard and soft contact lenses.
• Administers eye drops.
• Performs auto-refraction.
• Educates patients on testing procedures.
• Makes sure the progress of patients undergoing diagnostic testing and/or consultations in other areas/departments is monitored and facilitated.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other departments.
• Provides patient-centric care.
• Adheres to University of Miami policies, standards, and values.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Follows best practices of patient safety, hand hygiene, and infection control.
• Completes University of Miami mandatory in-services and online training.
• Attends educational courses for ophthalmic personnel when assigned.
• Demonstrates high quality of work through accuracy, timeliness, professionalism, and thoroughness.
• Mets 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.
• Makes suggestions to Physicians and/or Practice Managers regarding possible improvements in the practice.
• Handles medical emergencies in adherence to hospital policy in a timely and competent manner while putting the patient’s safety and well-being first.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification and Licensing: Not specified.
• Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge, Skill, and Attitudes:
  • Performs basic computer skills.
  • 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.
  • Sets aside instruction in areas that require additional knowledge.
  • Works independently and in a collaborative environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

About the Role

• The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Pay

• Competitive salaries.

Schedule

• Full time.