Apprentice, Ophthalmic Technician- Eye Clinic

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Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

• Performs ocular examinations, including history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility assessment, intraocular pressure measurement, lensometry, and pupillary assessment. (65%)
• Performs visual field testing, OCT, pachymetry, topography, A-scan biometry, and ocular photography. (10%)
• Performs refractometry and records findings accurately for provider review. (10%)
• Provides patient education on contact lens care, glasses, and medications. (5%)
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms and maintaining exam room equipment. (5%)
• Learns and performs fluorescein angiography, cataract evaluations, and pediatric eye assessments. (5%)

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1-3 years 1-3 years ophthalmology experience or completion of ophthalmic apprenticeship required Required

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

• Epic EHR Documentation
• Knowledge of basic ophthalmic assisting techniques, including optics and visual acuity assessment

Shift

Work Type

Salary

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.