Ophthalmic Technician

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC, US:

CO:

Aurora

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC, US:

CO:

Aurora

Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.

• Under the direct supervision of the eye care provider, assists with performing patient care and demonstrates proficiency in ophthalmic core competencies, while also supporting onboarding of new ophthalmic staff by modeling proper workflows within areas of established competency.
• Performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications, and other delegated tasks, and helps orient new staff to these procedures as appropriate to their skill level and clinic guidelines.
• Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under provider direction, providing guidance to new ophthalmic staff on related workflows within the scope of established competency.
• Performs documentation, patient education, and charge entry, supports efficient patient flow, and contributes to onboarding efforts by offering specialty specific workflow guidance to new team members as directed by clinic leadership.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certified Ophthalmic Tech NCLE Advanced Certification Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) or National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC) if performing as a contact lens technician.
• 2 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work:
  Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent…