What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Aspen Valley Hospital?
We are currently hiring for a full-time Ophthalmology Technician to work day shift within our Outpatient Clinics.
Compensation Range:
$26.16 - $41.86 per hour
Night and weekend shift differentials up to $6 per hour!
The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.
Requirements:
- Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
- Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
- Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
Preferred:
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- 1 year of clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.
Position 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.
What to Love:
Aspen Valley Hospital has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.
What We Offer:
- Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
- Healthcare as low as $42 per month, plus an additional 50% off all AVH services for you AND your family!
- All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
- Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
- Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
- Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
- Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
- You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
- In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
- In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
- Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Discounted ski passes!
- Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.
Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.
Environment & Culture:
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.
"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy
"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa
“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana
It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!
The application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.
Salary : $26 - $42
