Ophthalmic Technician Sr

Job Description

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center Aurora, US : CO : Aurora

Department : UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Assists Cornea service line providers in the care of patients in clinic and procedural areas.

Responsibilities :

• Under the direct supervision of a provider, assists with performing patient care in clinic and procedure room settings.
• Assist in scheduling Cornea patients for clinic appointments, procedures, and post-operative appointments.
• Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges.
• Orients, trains and educations students, staff and residents.
• Staff resource and mentor.
• Assist with prescription refill process under the direction of provider.
• Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments in both clinical area and procedural area.
• Assists with minor procedures in clinic and procedure room cases, complying with clean and aseptic techniques.
• Responsible for reviewing clinic and procedure schedules for assignments and coverage and reports any discrepancies to the clinical coordinator and / or clinical supervisor.
• Performs clinical assignments, procedural assignments, and additional duties delegated by clinical supervisors.
• Serves as a liaison between the Cornea clinic, other divisions within Ophthalmology, satellite clinics, other departments within UCHealth and outside referring physicians to assure efficient patient care.
• Assists with the flow of patient care in clinic and procedural areas. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in performing ophthalmic core competencies and assisting in minor procedures.

Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

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