Ophthalmic Technician 1 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Full Time (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
Core
Performs clinical eye examinations, patient workups, and documentation in an academic medical center setting.
Role type
entry-level clinical ophthalmic technician
Builds
patient diagnostic data and clinical support for ophthalmologists
Domain
healthcare + ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
manual refraction, visual field testing, intraocular pressure measurement, contact lens insertion/removal, patient history taking, EMR documentation, IVI prep, equipment calibration
Preferred skills
Microsoft Office proficiency, telehealth platform experience
Responsibilities
Perform automated and manual perimetry, conduct visual acuity and color vision tests, administer eye drops, prepare patients for intravitreal injections, calibrate clinical equipment, document patient encounters in EMR, support virtual care encounters
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC