Ophthalmic Technician II – Full‑Time (Palm Beach Gardens)

About the role

The University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is seeking a full‑time Ophthalmic Technician II to provide comprehensive eye‑care support in Palm Beach Gardens. The role involves performing a wide range of clinical tests, documenting findings in the EMR, and assisting providers with patient‑centric care.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and document ocular examinations, including visual fields, intra‑ocular pressure measurements (Goldmann, Tono‑Pen, I‑Care), pachymetry, and refraction.
• Conduct contact lens insertion/removal, visual acuity, color vision, lensometry, stereopsis, and sensorimotor exams.
• Execute automated and manual perimetry, Humphrey and VR visual field testing, and Amsler Grid assessments.
• Prepare patients for intravitreal injections and support virtual‑care encounters.
• Capture ophthalmic imaging such as fundus photos, OCTs, and slit‑lamp examinations.
• Maintain EMR documentation, ensure equipment calibration, and adhere to infection‑control standards.
• Travel to satellite eye centers, work evenings/weekends as needed, and act as a preceptor or lead technician when assigned.

Required profile

• Current JCAHPO certification and willingness to maintain it.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to meet daily productivity goals.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and travel between sites.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, safety, and continuous education.

Required skills

• Goldmann applanation tonometry
• Tono‑Pen tonometry
• I‑Care tonometry
• Pachymetry
• Contact lens insertion and removal
• Visual acuity testing (distance and near)
• Color vision testing
• Lensometry
• Stereopsis testing
• Manual refraction
• Sensorimotor examination
• Automated and manual perimetry
• Humphrey visual field testing
• Virtual‑reality visual field testing
• Amsler Grid testing
• Intravitreal injection preparation
• Fundus photography
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Slit‑lamp examination
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation