Ophthalmic Technician I

2 months ago

Denver, United States Colorado Retina Associates Full time
Description

Colorado Retina Associates is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician

Colorado Retina Associates is the premier retina practice of the Rocky Mountain region. Come join a team that strives to provide advanced care and cutting-edge therapies for our patients. Just as we aim to have top notch patient care we aim to take great care of our team members by providing competitive salary & benefits, continuing education and advancement programs, opportunity to work with the top-ranked retina specialists in the US and state-of-the-art equipment and retina treatment methods.

Colorado Retina Associates is complying with the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate. Colorado Retina requires employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. All candidates, upon hire, will be required to provide proof of vaccination or have a valid accommodation.

Base Salary: $20.87 - $33.39 (based on education and experience, Technician I)

Position Summary:

Responsible for daily patient care and flow of the clinical activities. Position requires the understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care as well as medical terminology. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required. Ability to communicate with patients, co-workers, management, and physicians is critical. Must be knowledgeable in all areas of the office and understand the need for efficient use of time. As a technician you must be able to navigate through NextGen (practice management system) as well as Nextech/MDI (Electronic Health Record) and Microsoft outlook. Technicians will also need to know and follow all Colorado Retina Associates policies and procedures.

Role & Responsibility

Technician I; II:
  • Promptly and professionally assists the physician in patient care.
  • Performs technical work-ups, patient interviews, and specialized diagnostic testing.
  • Administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of the prescribing physician.
  • Efficiently and accurately obtains and documents patient history appropriately.
  • Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
  • Assists with minor procedures in office including intraocular injection prep and laser procedures.
  • Efficient and accurate application of electronic medical records.
  • Follows all physician preference guidelines.
  • Follows all standard work procedures.
  • Pursues cross training in all clinical skills.
  • Completion of in office ophthalmic technician program.
  • Cleans and maintains all ophthalmic equipment.
  • Follows OSHA guidelines and reports concerns to safety officer as needed.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Attendance at mandatory quarterly clinical meetings and other meetings as necessary.
  • Travels as necessary to any location for clinic coverage and/or training.
  • Maintains consistent professionalism.
  • Assist in training as needed/as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education and Experience (I; II):
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some college or degree preferred
Preferred Skills/Experience (I):
  • General understanding of ophthalmic practice, patient care, and terminology
  • Knowledge of medical instrumentation; proper care and usage
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient typing/keyboarding skills
Preferred Skills/Experience (II):

All items included in Technician I in addition to:
  • Must have at least one year ophthalmic technician experience
  • Average or above average chart audit score within past 90 days
  • Successful completion and passing score of Tech II test
Certificates & Licenses (I):
  • COA/COT/COMT desired
  • Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred
Certificates & Licenses (II):
  • Must have at least one certification (COA, COT, COMT)
  • Must have CRA Scribe Sign-Off
Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the state and local standards.
  • Ability to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person and on the telephone.
Work Environment:

Work is occasionally performed in emergency and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations. While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable accommodation be provided to qualified individuals to help them to perform the required duties and tasks of the position. Please inform us at the time you apply for a position if you will need any specific accommodations.

Colorado Retina will provide the following compensation:
  • Base Salary: $20.87 - $33.39 (based on education and experience, Technician I)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Safe Harbor/Profit Sharing Plan
  • Legal, Life, Accident, Disability, and Hospitalization Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and other incentives

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