Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe

Description

Join our dedicated team at UCHealth Eye Center AMC in Aurora, CO, where you can make a significant impact in patients' lives. We are seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe to support eye care providers and enhance the patient experience.

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

Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour, based on experience

Summary: As an Ophthalmic Assistant and Scribe, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to patients while ensuring seamless clinical activities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist eye care providers directly in delivering patient care.
• Perform basic optometric testing, scribing tasks, and diagnostic procedures as delegated.
• Help with minor procedures and manage prescription refills under supervision.
• Document patient information, educate patients, and facilitate patient flow.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and demonstrate the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of the Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Independent Study Course or JCAHPO Career Advancement Tool (JCAT) within two years of hiring.
• Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification within specified timeframes.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, valid before the start date.

Join UCHealth, where we invest in our workforce, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive rewards package to support your well-being and professional growth, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with employer matching, PTO, education benefits, and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value the diverse backgrounds of our team members. Your contributions matter, and together, we can improve lives.