Certified Ophthalmic Technician Senior

The Ophthalmic Tech - Certified Sr. will be responsible for conducting technical and administrative patient support activities that assist the professional staff (Ophthalmologist, Fellow, Optometrists Residents, etc.) in administering the healthcare and support needed for patients and families in the outpatient ophthalmic clinic. The Ophthalmic Tech will share in responsibility for the direction and coordination of clinical activities including overseeing the day-to-day operational functions for the clinical flow. This role will share time between direct patient care and administrative functions including technical knowledge related to specialty eye equipment. The Ophthalmic Tech Certified will mediate patient scheduling conflicts and concerns while communicating with physicians, leadership, and staff as appropriate.

Shift Details: 40 hours/week -- This will be Mon-Fri 8-5pm with some local travel between clinics required.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate - <30 days
Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Manages time between direct patient care (70%) and administrative tasks (30%)
2. Maintains clinical organization including physician templates, staff schedules, office supply inventory, etc.
3. Works with departments when problems arise and takes the necessary action.
4. Mediates patient concerns; communicates with physicians, leadership, and staff as appropriate.
5. Oversees the technician use of computer system and clinical workflow to ensure maximum utilization and increased practice efficiency.
6. Suggests and implements changes as necessary to accommodate fluctuating patient load.
7. Serves as lead technician and assists front desk and optical staff when needed.
8. Coordinates repairs on clinical equipment.
9. Administer diagnostic tests.
10. Prepare and administer eye medications.
11. May conduct phone triage for follow up or current patients.
12. Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE - 2 years of work experience as an Ophthalmic Tech. Pediatric setting preferred.
EQUIVALENCY - N/A
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Certified Ophthalmic Medical Tech (COMT) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) required.
LICENSURE - N/A

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $28.61 to $42.92

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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