Ophthalmic Technician (Non Certified) - Eye Clinic

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Department

• Performs ocular examinations, including: history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility, alignment and intraocular pressure assessment, lensometry and pupillary assessments. (30%)
• Performs visual field testing, OCT, pachymetry, topography, biometry and ocular photography. (20%)
• Performs refractometry and records findings accurately for provider review. (20%)
• Determines need/urgency of care based on patient information, medical record and presenting signs/symptoms. (5%)
• Provides post-operative and contact lens instructions to patients. (5%)
• Provides explanations regarding prescriptions for medications and glasses to patients. (5%)
• Assists providers in basic patient procedures. (5%)
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms and maintaining exam room equipment. (5%)
• Assists providers with administrative tasks including clincial paperwork and inbasket management. (5%)

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• 1-3 years Experience as an ophthalmic technician required, multi-specialty ophthalmology setting preferred

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

• Proficiency in EMR

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Salary

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)

• On-site 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 safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.