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Ophthalmic Technician (Non-Certified) - Eye Clinic (PRN)

Denver Health
tuition assistance, retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Denver
660 Bannock Street (Show on map)
Apr 06, 2026
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Ophthalmic Technician (Non-Certified) - Eye Clinic (PRN) to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect \| Belonging \| Accountability \| Transparency Department DH EYE CLINIC PAV L Job Summary The Ophthalmic Technician I will be responsible for conducting basic ophthalmic technical support activities that assist the ophthalmologists, residents, and optometrists in delivering care to patients in the outpatient eye clinic. Essential Functions: Performs ocular examinations, including history taking, visual acuity, ocular motility assessment, intraocular pressure measurement, lensometry, and pupillary assessment. (65%) Performs visual field testing, OCT, pachymetry, topography, A-scan biometry, and ocular photography. (10%) Performs refractometry and records findings accurately for provider review. (10%) Provides patient education on contact lens care, glasses, and medications. (5%) Responsible for stocking exam rooms and maintaining exam room equipment. (5%) Learns and performs fluorescein angiography, cataract evaluations, and pediatric eye assessments. (5%) Education: High School Diploma or GED Work Experience: 1-3 years 1-3 years ophthalmology experience or completion of ophthalmic apprenticeship required Required Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Epic EHR Documentation Knowledge of basic ophthalmic assisting techniques, including optics and visual acuity assessment Shift Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $22.87 - $32.02 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.