Ophthalmic Technician - Contact Lens Technician

Ophthalmic Technician- Contact Lens Technician
Facility: UCHealth Eye Center (Aurora, CO)
Department: Eye Center

• Full-time

• Days

Sign-on bonus for those who qualify.
Summary:
Assist eye care providers in the fitting of all types of contact lenses. Educates patients regarding appropriate contact lens products to meet the patient's needs.
Responsibilities:

• Maintains trial lens inventories to optimal levels, and triages phone calls for the contact lens department.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients and providers regarding contact lens fitting and billing.
• Provide contact lens training for patients.
• Under the direct supervision of eye care providers, demonstrate proficiency in contact lens fitting for appropriate lens type, parameters, and materials, including but not limited to Scleral Contact Lenses and Rigid Gas Permeable.
• Demonstrate proficiency in refractometry, lensometry, and corneal topography.

Requirements:

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of sponsored on-the-job ophthalmic training or ophthalmic internship. Experience in a cataract practice and IOL ordering experience is preferred.
• Required Licensure/Certification: National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE), in addition to Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Completion of UCHealth preceptor course.

The pay range for this position is:$22.80 - $29.64 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
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