Ophthalmic Technician (Per Diem)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionJob SummaryResponsible for daily patient care and flow of clinic activities. Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience checking vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, Heart rate, respiration rate, check height and weight).
• 1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Tech
• CPR: Healthcare ProviderQualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
  • Perform technical workups, patient histories and special testing.
  • Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
  • Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and report to Equipment Coordinator if not in working condition
  • Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
  • Assists in minor surgery
  • Efficiently and accurately interview patients and documents histories
  • Accurately performs: Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry , Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT IOL Master / Ascans, Fundus Photos, Scribes readily when doctor desires.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • High school education or equivalent preferred
    • JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
    • Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
    • Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care/usage needed
    • Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required
    • Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and manager
    • Able to help in all areas and understand the need
    • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds
    • Knowledge of contact lenses
    • Displays consistent professionalism
    • Empathetic with patients
    • Demonstrates positive rapport with fellow employees
    • Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
    • Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals(EOE DFW)
      
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      Department : NCPS-OPHTHALMOLOGY-3100-473673
      
      Job Status
      :PoolRequired
      Preferred

      Job Industries

      • Other

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