Ophthalmic Technician

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmic Technician assists eye care providers with patient care and the flow of clinical activities, while ensuring the proper care and use of medical instruments. Under the direct supervision of an eye care provider, the technician performs patient care and demonstrates proficiency in ophthalmic core competencies. The role also supports onboarding by modeling proper workflows and providing guidance to new ophthalmic staff within established competencies and clinic guidelines. The technician performs basic ophthalmic and diagnostic testing, administers medications, completes other delegated tasks, assists with minor procedures and prescription refills, and performs documentation, patient education, and charge entry. The position supports efficient patient flow and offers specialty-specific workflow guidance to new team members as directed by clinic leadership. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, onsite position at the UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado, with a day shift and 80 hours per two-week pay period. The stated pay range is $24.11–$36.17 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One of the following certifications: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), or National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC) if performing as a contact lens technician.
Two years of sponsored on-the-job ophthalmic training or an ophthalmic internship.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Assist eye care providers with patient care and clinical activities under their direct supervision.
Demonstrate proficiency in ophthalmic core competencies and model proper workflows for onboarding ophthalmic staff within established competencies.
Perform basic ophthalmic testing, diagnostic testing, medication administration, and other delegated tasks.
Assist with minor procedures and the prescription refill process under provider direction.
Perform documentation, patient education, and charge entry.
Support efficient patient flow.
Provide specialty-specific workflow guidance to new team members as directed by clinic leadership.
Ensure proper care and use of medical instruments.

Benefits

Performance bonus through a three-year incentive bonus program.
Annual merit pay increases and annual market reviews of base pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition support for eligible education programs, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees, or other eligible programs up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.