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Department

• Performs advanced ocular examinations on patients of all ages, including history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility assessment, intraocular pressure measurement, and pupillary assessment. Performs manual lensometry, including neutralization of prism glasses. (50%)
• Performs imaging including visual field testing, OCT, pachymetry, topography, A-scan biometry, fluorescein angiography, and ocular photography. Produces images of advanced quality. (10%)
• Performs advanced refractometry and records findings accurately for provider review. (10%)
• Provides advanced patient education on contact lens care, glasses, and medications. Instructs patients in the insertion and removal of specialty contact lenses and troubleshoots glasses rechecks appropriately. (5%)
• Reviews patient triage requests, determines urgency, and coordinates care appropriately. (5%)
• Provides direction, education, and support to junior ophthalmic technicians. (5%)
• Responsible for stocking and checking function of equipment. Attempts minor repairs of equipment. (5%)
• Assists lead technician in maintaining efficient patient flow, which may include the work-up of additional or more complex patients beyond the general clinic expectations. (5%)
• Assists with administrative tasks, including in-basket management and maintaining standards of work. (5%)

• High School Diploma or GED Required

• 4-6 years ophthalmic technician experience, multispecialty ophthalmic setting Required

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• COT-Certified Ophthalmology - IJCAHPO - International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology Required

• Knowledge of advanced ophthalmic assisting principles
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Epic EHR Documentation

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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.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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