Ophthalmic Technician

3 weeks ago

Aurora CO United States UCHealth Full time
Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center Aurora, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $22.80 - $29.64 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Assist eye care providers in the fitting of Medically necessary Contact Lenses. Educates patients regarding appropriate contact lens products to meet the patient's needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Under the direct supervision of eye care providers, demonstrate proficiency in contact lens fitting for appropriate lens type, parameters, and materials, including but not limited to Scleral Contact Lenses and Rigid Gas Permeable.
  • Provide contact lens training for patients.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in refractometry, lensometry, and corneal topography.
  • Performs documentation and patient education and enters charges.
  • Maintains trial lens inventories to optimal levels, and triages phone calls for the contact lens department.
  • Communicates effectively with patients and providers regarding contact lens fitting and billing.
  • 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.


Requirements:
  • Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
  • Required Licensure/Certification: 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
  • Minimum Experience: 2 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship.

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UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

  • Full medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
  • Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  • Wellness benefits
  • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
  • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

  • UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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