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Ophthalmic Technician Specialty 1 Per Diem (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Doral, FL

University of Miami·Doral, Florida

Part Time·On Site·Remote friendly·
2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Independently performs advanced ophthalmic diagnostic tests and specialty procedures to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes. Responsibilities include patient education, equipment calibration, and maintaining accurate documentation in the EMR.

Current Employees

  • If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting Per Diem opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician
  • Specialty 1 in Doral, Florida. The Ophthalmic Technician - Specialty 1 (H) may perform ophthalmic clinical, diagnostic, or specialty‑specific procedures that support the evaluation, treatment, and management of eye conditions. This role applies foundational specialty knowledge and technical skills to perform ophthalmic testing, assist with procedures, and support patient care workflows in diagnostic or procedural settings. Specific specialty focus areas are defined at the department level. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Performs ophthalmic testing, measurements, or specialty‑specific procedures in accordance with training, protocols, and scope of practice. Prepares patients for diagnostic studies, treatments, or procedures, explaining processes and addressing patient questions. Obtains and documents patient histories, clinical findings, test results, and procedural data in the electronic medical record. Operates ophthalmic instruments, imaging systems, or specialty equipment relevant to assigned clinical services. Assists physicians and care teams with examinations or procedures, including pre‑ and post‑procedure patient support. Identifies and communicates abnormal findings or technical issues following established escalation protocols. Ensures exam rooms, procedure areas, and equipment are prepared, maintained, and compliant with safety and infection control standards. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
  • CORE
  • Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
  • Certification and
  • Licensing:
  • Basic
  • Life
  • Support (BLS) and a
  • COA or
  • OCT-C certification
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. - Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. - Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Part time Employee Type: Temporary-Intermittent The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • EMR Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Basic Life Support
  • Learning Agility
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Specialty Procedures
  • Clinical Workflow Optimization
  • Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Tuition Remission

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Doral, Florida
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Miami

UHealth – University of Miami Health System delivers leading-edge patient care by top-ranked physicians who treat some of the most complex cases. Powered by the Miller School of Medicine’s ground-breaking research and medical education, UHealth is the region’s only...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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