Ophthalmic Assistant

Job overview

Ophthalmic Assistant, onsite, Aurora, CO. Pay is $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. This role supports the UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz department at UCHealth. Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.

What you'll do

• Under the direct supervision of eye care provider, assists with performing patient care.
• Performs basic optometric testing procedures, diagnostic testing, administration of medications and tasks delegated by the eye care provider.
• Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under the direction of eye care provider.
• Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges.
• Assists with the flow of patient care.

What we're looking for

Education

High School diploma or GED

Experience

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 30 days of hire. Ophthalmic Scribe Certified within 30 days of hire. High School diploma or GED. Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study Course or JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) within two years of hire. Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification. Minimum Experience: None required.

Skills & competencies

ophthalmic assistant

uchealth

aurora co

eye care

full-time

days

onsite

certified ophthalmic assistant

bls

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option. 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care
• health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

About the employer

UCHealth is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.