Ophthalmic Technician Sr in Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Ophthalmic Technician Sr
Location: Aurora
Category: Technicians/Patient Care Support
Job Type: Full Time
Job ID: 369911
Date Posted: Mar 26, 2026
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Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHealth Eye Center Anschutz
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant''s relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Assists eye care providers in the care of patients and flow of clinical activities. Ensures proper care and usage of medical instruments.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direct supervision of a provider, assists with performing patient care. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in performing ophthalmic core competencies.
- Performs clinical assignments and additional duties from clinical supervisor. Responsible for reviewing clinical schedules for assignments and coverage and reports any discrepancies to the clinical coordinator and/or clinical supervisor.
- Assists with minor procedures and prescription refill process under the direction of provider. Staff resource and mentor. Instructs or coordinates courses to students, staff and residents.
- Performs documentation, patient education and enters charges. Assists with the flow of patient care.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Tech
National Contact Lens Examiner Certification
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
- 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.
- 3 years sponsored on the job ophthalmic training, or ophthalmic internship.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
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Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth''s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee''s scheduled work hours.
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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual''s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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