Ophthalmic Technician

Job Overview

The Ophthalmic Tech 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: VP Eye Clinic
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

1. Gather patient information and review medical records

2. Utilize medical record system to update patient information and medical record

3. Administer diagnostic tests

4. Prepare and administer eye medications

5. Provide eye care and contact lens information to patient

6. Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments

7. Assist providers in basic patient procedures

8. Responsible for maintenance of pediatric ophthalmology clinics, which include maintaining files, stocking exam rooms, maintaining exam room equipment and pharmaceutical supplies

9. May conduct phone triage for follow up or current patients

MINIMUM 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.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $23.32 to $34.97

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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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