Ophthalmic Technician (Non-Certified) - Eye Clinic (PRN)

Denver Health
tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
777 Bannock Street (Show on map)
Dec 07, 2024
We are recruiting for a Ophthalmic Technician (Non-Certified) - Eye Clinic (PRN) to join our team! We are here for life's journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department DH EYE CLINIC PAV L Job Description Job Summary Under general supervision, deliver patient care within scope of clinic expectations. Essential Functions: Performs ocular examinations, including: history taking, acuity, ocular motility, alignment and intraocular pressure assessment, lensometry and refraction. (20%) Performs visual field testing, OCT, pachymetry, topography, biometry and ocular photography. (20%) Determines need/urgency of care based on patient information, medical record and presenting signs/symptoms. (20%) Provides post-operative instructions to patients. (20%) Provides explanations regarding prescriptions for medications and glasses to patients. (20%) BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in EMR, required. Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience: No Experience Required Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in EMR, required. Shift Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $22.48 - $30.41 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion