Ophthalmology Technician

We are recruiting for a motivated Ophthalmology Technician to join our team!

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Department

Pena FHC Primary Care

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician IV will be responsible for conducting advanced ophthalmic technical support activities that assist the ophthalmologists residents and optometrists in delivering care to patients in the outpatient eye clinic. The Ophthalmic Technician IV will also conduct ophthalmic triage support patient flow and participate in the education of junior ophthalmic technicians and apprentices. Individuals in this position will demonstrate the highest level of ophthalmic technical knowledge and will maintain JCAHPO certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT).

Essential Functions:

• Performs advanced ocular examinations on patients of all ages including history taking visual acuity ocular motility assessment intraocular pressure measurement and pupillary assessment. Performs manual lensometry including neutralization of prism glasses. 50
• Performs imaging including visual field testing OCT pachymetry topography Ascan biometry fluorescein angiography and ocular photography. Produces images of advanced quality. 10
• Performs advanced refractometry and records findings accurately for provider review. 10
• Provides advanced patient education on contact lens care glasses and medications. Instructs patients in the insertion and removal of specialty contact lenses and troubleshoots glasses rechecks appropriately. 5
• Reviews patient triage requests determines urgency and coordinates care appropriately. 5
• Provides direction education and support to junior ophthalmic technicians. 5
• Responsible for stocking and checking function of equipment. Attempts minor repairs of equipment. 5
• Assists lead technician in maintaining efficient patient flow which may include the workup of additional or more complex patients beyond the general clinic expectations. 5
• Assists with administrative tasks including inbasket management and maintaining standards of work. 5

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 46 years ophthalmic technician experience multispecialty ophthalmic setting Required

Licenses:

• BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• COTCertified Ophthalmology IJCAHPO International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of advanced ophthalmic assisting principles
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Epic EHR Documentation

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular 0.9 FTE)

Salary

$27.22 $40.83 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.