Ophthalmic Assistant

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition reimbursement / education upsk

Job summary

UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz in Aurora, CO is seeking a part-time Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe to assist eye care providers and maintain smooth clinical workflow. The role is onsite, with no remote option, and involves performing testing and minor procedures under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold Ophthalmic Scribe or COA certification and BLS, plus a high school diploma or GED; independent study or JCAT within two years is preferred. Pay ranges from $23.49 to $30.53 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• COA or OSC certifications are required for the role.
• Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study or JCAT within two years of hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required at start.

Responsibilities

• Assist eye care providers with patient care and flow of clinical activities.
• Perform basic optometric and diagnostic testing procedures as assigned.
• Assist with minor procedures and prescription refills under supervision.
• Document care, educate patients, and enter charges; help with patient care flow.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study Course or JCAT

Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC)

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Description

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

Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz

Work Schedule: Part Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $23.49 - $30.53 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of eye care provider, assists with performing patient care.
• Performs basic optometric testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications and tasks delegated by the eye care provider.
• Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under the direction of eye care provider.
• Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.
• 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

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  Ophthalmic Scribe Certified
• Other information:
  Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study Course or JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) within two years of hire.
  Required Licensure/Certification: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
  Minimum Experience: None required.
  
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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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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