Ophthalmic Technician Certified

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Annual employee bonus program

403b employer match

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking an Ophthalmic Tech - Certified to support the outpatient ophthalmic clinic. You will gather patient data, update records, perform diagnostic tests, administer medications, and assist providers under a high-standard clinical environment.

The role emphasizes maintaining equipment, stocking supplies, and potentially phone triage for follow-up care within a busy pediatric ophthalmology program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in ophthalmic settings.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or higher.
• Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) or equivalent.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or COMT/COA/COT licenses acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information and review medical records.
• Update patient information in the medical record system.
• Administer diagnostic tests.
• Prepare and administer eye medications.
• Provide eye care and contact lens information.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments.
• Assist providers in basic patient procedures.
• Maintain pediatric ophthalmology clinics and supplies.
• May conduct phone triage for follow-up or current patients.

Skills

One year experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Life Support

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist

Certified Ophthalmic Tech

COMT/COA/COT licenses

Job description

Job Details

• Job ID: 108447
• Location: Aurora
• Position Type: Regular
• Regular/Temporary: Regular

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

• Location/Dept: Village Pavilions Eye Clinic
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School diploma or GED
• Experience
  • Required: One (1) year of experience.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
  • Certified Ophthalmic Tech
• Additional Requirements
  • Variety of licenses acceptable Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech (COMT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $26.99 to $40.49

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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Estimated Close Date

11/29/2026