Certified Ophthalmic Technician Anschutz Campus

2 months ago


Aurora, United States Children's Hospital Colorado Full time
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Location Aurora, Colorado
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Job Overview

The Ophthalmic Tech - Certified will be responsible for conducting technical and administrative patient support activities that assist the professional staff (Ophthalmologist, Orthoptist, Residents, etc.) in administering the healthcare and support needed for patients and families in the outpatient ophthalmic clinic. The Ophthalmic Tech will work under the Children's Hospital Colorado professional and behavior standards.

Additional Information

Department Name: Eye Clinic
Job Status: Full-Time; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday - Friday

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION - High School Diploma
  • EXPERIENCE - 1 year of work experience as an Ophthalmic Tech. Pediatric setting preferred.
  • CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech (COMT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Responsibilities

Population Specific Care

  • a.) Neonate - 30 days to 1yr
  • c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
  • d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
  • e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
  • f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
  • g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs.

Essential Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

  • Gather patient information and review medical records
  • Utilize medical record system to update patient information and medical record
  • Administer diagnostic tests
  • Prepare and administer eye medications
  • Provide eye care and contact lens information to patient
  • Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments
  • Assist providers in basic patient procedures
  • Responsible for maintenance of pediatric ophthalmology clinics, which include maintaining files, stocking exam rooms, maintaining exam room equipment and pharmaceutical supplies
  • May conduct phone triage for follow up or current patients

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Body Movement

  • Will frequently stand/walk for 6-8 hours per day.
  • Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.
  • Will frequently sit for 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.
  • Back and Upper Body (lifting and carrying)
  • Will occasionally lift/force exerted up to 100 pounds.

Vision

  • Constantly uses sight in performance for daily job duties.

Hearing

  • Constantly uses hearing in performance for daily job duties.

Others

  • Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits. Exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and/or bear the full weight of a patient.

Work Environment

  • Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
  • Exposure: Exposure to heights: Occasional.
  • Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
  • Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Occasional.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
  • Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $53,981.27 to $80,971.91
Hourly Salary Range: $25.95 to $38.93

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.


As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.


Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.



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