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

We are recruiting for a motivated Ophthalmic Technician (Non-Certified) - Eye Clinic (PRN) to join our team!

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Department

DH EYE CLINIC PAV L

Job Summary

The Ophthalmic Technician I will be responsible for conducting basic ophthalmic technical support activities that assist the ophthalmologists, residents, and optometrists in delivering care to patients in the outpatient eye clinic.

Essential Functions :

• Performs ocular examinations, including history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility assessment, intraocular pressure measurement, lensometry, and pupillary assessment. (65%)
• Performs visual field testing, OCT, pachymetry, topography, A-scan biometry, and ocular photography. (10%)
• Performs refractometry and records findings accurately for provider review. (10%)
• Provides patient education on contact lens care, glasses, and medications. (5%)
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms and maintaining exam room equipment. (5%)
• Learns and performs fluorescein angiography, cataract evaluations, and pediatric eye assessments. (5%)

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Work Type

PRN / Intermittent

Salary

$22.21 - $31.09 / hr

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Community resource navigation support

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

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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.