Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice - Eye Clinic

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Department

Job Summary

Under close supervision, assist Ophthalmic Technicians and care providers in providing care to all patients with respect for their uniqueness. Assist with basic patient care activities related to their clinic visit. Ophthalmic Apprentice adheres to Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology standards of performance to provide care to all patients. Applies critical thinking, procedures, guidelines, and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. Complete 6 month training program under direct supervision designated of clinical staff to perform ophthalmic technical skills.

Essential Functions:

• Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice will complete the training program and demonstrate competency. Apprentice will demonstrate professional behavior and excellent customer service throughout patient interactions. (20%)
• Learn and demonstrate competency for Ophthalmic medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology. Learn and demonstrate competency to determine need/urgency of care based on patient information, medical record, and presenting signs/symptoms. (20%)
• Learn and demonstrate technical skills to perform ocular examinations, including history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility, alignment, intraocular pressure assessment, lensometry, stereo testing, refraction, and administer topical ophthalmic medications. (20%)
• Learn and demonstrate the ability to perform visual field testing, Optical Coherence Tomography, pachymetry, topography, biometry, and ocular photography. (20%)
• Instrument scanning for pickup and delivery to track inventory from Sterile Processing department. (10%)
• Cleans, stock, and prepares exam room according to regulatory compliance for patient care needs. (5%)
• Learn and demonstrate understanding of patient education related to ophthalmic care. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years In Clinical Base Setting Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in typing, required.

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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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.