Ophthalmic Technician - Located in Aspen, CO
Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Aspen
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Job Description:
Company Overview:Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen
Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed
community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the
warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise
of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in
the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people
dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and
community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the
most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the
country.AVH requires the intial set of COVID-19 Vaccinations for
all Staff.This Position Offers:Highly competitive pay,
comprehensive benefits package (including generous PTO, health
insurance within your first 30 days, retirement), being part of a
very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top
ski resorts at your doorstep.Job Overview: The Ophthalmic
Technician provides clinical care in collaboration with other
clinic staff and assists with administrative duties, as needed,
under the direction of the leadership and providers. Accountable
for the coordination of clinical care, including direct patient
care, patient/family education and transitions of care.Primary
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Fully competent in the Ophthalmic Technician role in the
assigned specialty clinic.
- The Ophthalmology Technician provides leadership through
activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and
quality improvement efforts.
- Respond to clinical needs of patients based on acuity, clinical
standards, and policies and procedures. Make value-added resource
decisions for patient care with respect to supplies, equipment, and
acuity of care.
- Triage phone calls, patient walk-ins and other patient related
issues as they arise.
- Assist with patient chart preparation prior to clinic visits.
Obtain patient medical data and pertinent diagnostic results, enter
in electronic medical record.
- Room clinic visit patients, obtain vital signs, complete
required documentation in the electronic medical record, advise
provider of any concerning or unusual findings during
assessment.
- Medication Management: Follow through on patient requests for
medication refills/renewals - obtain orders as needed and refill
prescriptions according to department policy. Provide sample
medications, if carried in these specialties, as directed by the
providers.
- Record pertinent clinical documentation in accordance with
regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital
policies.
- Alert leadership of issues, concerns, supply, or operational
needs that require hierarchal authority to solve.
- Perform all ophthalmic special studies, (VF, OCT, Lenstar,
Keratometry, etc).
- Follows policy/procedure to instill eye drops and administer
medication.
- Facilitate patient workflow and efficiency in the clinic
through collaboration with clinic staff.
- Assist provider with patient care, procedures and treatments.
Notify provider of any change in patient condition. Set up for
procedures and assist when requested. Complete AVH time-out process
for all procedures and assure patient safety.
- Understands safety protocols and emergency care. Able to safely
care for such patients during the peri-procedure processes.
- Assists in developing and monitoring goals, performance
improvement (PDSA), departmental risk assessment, quality
indicators and policy development.
- Performs front and back office duties within scope of practice
and functions as a resource for both coordinators and clinical
staff in their principal duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain flexibility for reassignment to a variety of
outpatient clinics as assigned by leadership, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned/requested.Minimum Qualifications &
Requirements:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail
- Relatively high degree of analytical abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work independently
- JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required within six
months of hire
- JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician required within 18
months of hire
- BLS required
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates or Bachelors preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- 1+ year of clinical experience in a patient care setting is
beneficialBenefits & Compensation: Hire-in rates of pay are based
upon the relevance of years of experience, education and
certifications. Our talent acquisition team will help you
understand how your direct experience will be considered.Pay range
for new hires: $25.40 - $33.02/hrOur comprehensive benefits package
includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first
30 days, and retirement, which can be viewed here.
Keywords: Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen , Ophthalmic Technician - Located in Aspen, CO, Professions , Aspen, Colorado
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