Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center Aurora, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary: 

Assists Cornea service line providers in the care of patients in clinic and procedural areas.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of a provider, assists with performing patient care in clinic and procedure room settings.
• Assist in scheduling Cornea patients for clinic appointments, procedures, and post-operative appointments.
• Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges.
• Orients, trains and educations students, staff and residents.
• Staff resource and mentor.
• Assist with prescription refill process under the direction of provider.
• Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments in both clinical area and procedural area.
• Assists with minor procedures in clinic and procedure room cases, complying with clean and aseptic techniques.
• Responsible for reviewing clinic and procedure schedules for assignments and coverage and reports any discrepancies to the clinical coordinator and/or clinical supervisor.
• Performs clinical assignments, procedural assignments, and additional duties delegated by clinical supervisors.
• Serves as a liaison between the Cornea clinic, other divisions within Ophthalmology, satellite clinics, other departments within UCHealth and outside referring physicians to assure efficient patient care.
• Assists with the flow of patient care in clinic and procedural areas. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in performing ophthalmic core competencies and assisting in minor procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Completion of UCHealth preceptor course.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) or National Contact Lens Examiner Certification (NCLEC) if performing as a contact lens technician. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 3 + years working with a Cornea specialist, assisting in refractive cases, assisting in minor cornea procedures, educating patients on IOL choices, and assisting in crosslinking cases

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