Ophthalmic Technician (Per Diem) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for daily patient care and flow of clinic activities.

Minimum Job Requirements

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  Experience checking vital signs (i.e. Blood pressure, Heart rate, respiration rate, check height and weight).
  
  


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  1-2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Tech
  
  


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  CPR: Healthcare Provider
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
  
  


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  Perform technical workups, patient histories and special testing.
  
  


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  Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc
  
  


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  Maintains and cleans all equipment being used and report to Equipment Coordinator if not in working condition
  
  


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  Return phone calls to patients and pharmacies in a timely manner
  
  


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  Assists in minor surgery
  
  


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  Efficiently and accurately interview patients and documents histories
  
  


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  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

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  High school education or equivalent preferred
  
  


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  JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant preferred
  
  


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  Good understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care
  
  


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  Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care/usage needed
  
  


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  Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required
  
  


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  Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers and manager
  
  


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  Able to help in all areas and understand the need
  
  


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  Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds
  
  


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  Knowledge of contact lenses
  
  


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  Displays consistent professionalism
  
  


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  Empathetic with patients
  
  


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  Demonstrates positive rapport with fellow employees
  
  


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  Demonstrates flexibility in job assignment
  
  


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  Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
  
  

(EOE DFW)