Ophthalmic Technician

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Eye Center CO Center in Denver is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician to assist eye care providers, perform testing, and help maintain efficient patient flow. This onsite role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to clinic workflows.

The position offers a defined career ladder with opportunities to grow in responsibility and pay as you gain experience and relevant certifications within UCHealth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• COA, COT, COMT or NCLEC certification if performing as a contact lens technician.
• 2 years sponsored ophthalmic training or ophthalmic internship.
• BLS/CPR through AHA or Red Cross with current card through start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist eye care providers with patient care and manage workflow per clinic guidelines.
• Perform basic ophthalmic testing, diagnostic testing, administer medications, and orient new staff to procedures.
• Assist with minor procedures and prescription refills under provider direction.
• Document, educate patients, and handle charge entry to support patient flow.
• Think critically, work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC)

BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHealth Colorado Center, US:CO:Denver
Department: UCHealth Eye Center CO Center
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

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 the eye care provider, assists with performing patient care and demonstrates proficiency in ophthalmic core competencies, while also supporting onboarding of new ophthalmic staff by modeling proper workflows within areas of established competency.
• Performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications, and other delegated tasks, and helps orient new staff to these procedures as appropriate to their skill level and clinic guidelines.
• Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under provider direction, providing guidance to new ophthalmic staff on related workflows within the scope of established competency.
• Performs documentation, patient education, and charge entry, supports efficient patient flow, and contributes to onboarding efforts by offering specialty specific workflow guidance to new team members as directed by clinic leadership.
• 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

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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.
• 2 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
  

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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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