- Description
- Colorado Retina Associates is looking for an Ophthalmic Technician!
- Colorado Retina Associates is the premier retina practice of the Rocky Mountain region. Come join a team that strives to provide advanced care and cutting-edge therapies for our patients. Just as we aim to have top notch patient care we aim to take great care of our team members by providing competitive salary & benefits, continuing education and advancement programs, opportunity to work with the top-ranked retina specialists in the US and state-of-the-art equipment and retina treatment methods.
- Colorado Retina Associates is complying with the Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate. Colorado Retina requires employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. All candidates, upon hire, will be required to provide proof of vaccination or have a valid accommodation.
- Position Summary:
- Responsible for daily patient care and flow of the clinical activities. Position requires the understanding of ophthalmic practice and patient care as well as medical terminology. Knowledge of medical instrumentation and its proper care and usage needed. Ability to assess common safety hazards and take precautions to establish a safe work environment required.
- Job Duties:
- Promptly and professionally assists the physician in patient care.
- Performs technical work-ups, patient interviews, and specialized diagnostic testing.
- Administers topical ophthalmic and oral medications at the direction of the prescribing physician.
- Efficiently and accurately obtains and documents patient history appropriately.
- Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
- Assists with minor procedures in office including intraocular injection prep and laser procedures.
- Efficient and accurate application of electronic medical records.
- Follows all physician preference guidelines.
- Follows all standard work procedures.
- Pursues cross training in all clinical skills.
- Completion of in office ophthalmic technician program.
- Cleans and maintains all ophthalmic equipment.
- Follows OSHA guidelines and reports concerns to safety officer as needed.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Attendance at mandatory quarterly clinical meetings and other meetings as necessary.
- Travels as necessary to any location for clinic coverage and/or training.
- Maintains consistent professionalism.
- Assist in training as needed/as assigned
- Job Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Medical Experience is desired (Ophthalmology Preferred)
- COT or COA Certification preferred but not required
- Passion in wanting to learn a new career in Retina
- Able to work in a high paced clinic with high expectations
- Travel between offices is required
- Our Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Safe harbor/profit sharing plan
- full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal, life, accident, disability, and hospitalization insurance
Job Type
- Full-time
Base Pay Range: $21.00 – $29.81++ per hour depending on experience