Apprentice, Ophthalmic Technician- Eye Clinic

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Job Summary

Under close supervision, assist Ophthalmic Technicians and care providers in providing care to all patients with respect for their uniqueness. Assist with basic patient care activities related to their clinic visit. Ophthalmic Apprentice adheres to Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology standards of performance to provide care to all patients. Applies critical thinking, procedures, guidelines, and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. Complete 6 month training program under direct supervision designated of clinical staff to perform ophthalmic technical skills.

Essential Functions:

• Ophthalmic Technician Apprentice will complete the training program and demonstrate competency. Apprentice will demonstrate professional behavior and excellent customer service throughout patient interactions. (20%)

• Learn and demonstrate competency for Ophthalmic medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology. Learn and demonstrate competency to determine need/urgency of care based on patient information, medical record, and presenting signs/symptoms. (20%)

• Learn and demonstrate technical skills to perform ocular examinations, including history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility, alignment, intraocular pressure assessment, lensometry, stereo testing, refraction, and administer topical ophthalmic medications. (20%)

• Learn and demonstrate the ability to perform visual field testing, Optical Coherence Tomography, pachymetry, topography, biometry, and ocular photography. (20%)

• Instrument scanning for pickup and delivery to track inventory from Sterile Processing department. (10%)

• Cleans, stock, and prepares exam room according to regulatory compliance for patient care needs. (5%)

• Learn and demonstrate understanding of patient education related to ophthalmic care. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years In Clinical Base Setting Required

Licenses:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in typing, required.

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays

• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks

• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%

• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.

• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

• 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

About Denver Health

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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.