Ophthalmic Technician

5755500004 Back to jobs New Ophthalmic Technician Avon, Colorado, United States Apply Vail Health has become the worlds most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. About the opportunity: The Ophthalmic Technician will work with the ophthalmology team to provide patient care by performing various eye-related clinic tasks. The Ophthalmic technician will assist the provider in various functions as delegated to allow for proper professional diagnosis and treatment of patients conditions. What you will do: Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. Prepares patient for scheduled procedures. Perform ophthalmologic tests including visual acuity, applanation tonometry, pachymetry, visual fields, corneal topography, OCTs, lensometry, and other tests as directed within the prescribed timeline as determined by the clinic team. Obtain complete patient histories including chief complaint, past ocular/medical history, family medical/ocular history and history of allergies and medications and ensure accuracy and proper documentation in the patients Electronic Health Record (EHR). Assist with patient pre-op and post-op counseling, procedure set up, and performing in office procedures. Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner. Calibrate diagnostic equipment per manufacturer guidelines. Maintain and clean all equipment/ instruments. Arranges for provider ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services. Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. Completes shift opening and closing procedures. 12. Assists all providers and other clinical staff as needed and assigned. 13. Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, OSHA Rules and Regulations, environmental and infection control standards. 14. Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. 15. Preform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. What you will need:Experience: 1 year experience with applicable experience preferred. Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations License(s): N/A Certification(s): Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) required Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or for Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT) preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) required Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for jobspecific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.Education: N/A Benefits at Vail Health Include: Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursementComprehensive Health Benefits: Medical Dental VisionEducational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational FundsPaid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disabilityRecreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $24.28 - $33.51 USD Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Vail Health Hospital? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. About Vail Health Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class care you’d see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us to roll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being an independent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directly impact our communities.  Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, Vail Health puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. We recognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized care we'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member. Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We support your journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth. Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and local communities. Expanded Reach & Specialized Services Vail Health has expanded its reach with care facilities in Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, and Basalt. Our main hospital in Vail offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, childbirth, and imaging, all within a modern facility that reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence. At Vail Health Hospital, Radiology supports a full spectrum of care. We staff 3 to 5 technologists each day in Vail, rotating responsibilities to ensure seamless, high-quality imaging coverage for every patient. We offer exciting opportunities to cross-train in CT, MRI, Mammography, and Ultrasound, empowering you to broaden your skills and advance your career within our diverse imaging team. Colorado Mountain Medical is a team of primary care physicians, specialists and other practitioners with clinics in Dillon, Frisco, Vail, Avon, Edwards, and Eagle. CMM provides high-quality health care to Eagle County residents and visitors. Howard Head Sports Medicine helps people of all ages and abilities rebuild their body and spirit. Working with the world's top orthopaedic doctors and researchers, our patients benefit from innovative physical therapy techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and experienced physical therapists. With 10 locations in Eagle and Summit Counties, as well as the Roaring Fork Valley, Howard Head Sports Medicine will get you back to doing the activities you love!  The Shaw Cancer Center, a premier oncology facility in Edwards, provides comprehensive cancer care—ranging from radiation and infusion to supportive therapies—set in a serene, mountain environment. In 2025, we also opened the Precourt Healing Center, a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing mental health needs of our mountain communities with compassionate, integrated care. Patient Care Tech Program: Patient care technicians are non-certified support staff that can help assist in basic medical tasks. Students in the program are given six months to a year to go through a series of modules that progress their skill sets toward what is needed to become certified as a medical assistant. During the program, the staff members go through three promotion levels (PCT 1, PCT II and PCT III) with the fourth being becoming certified medical assistants after passing the national certification exam. “We built out a four-step program for them to move through those skills. Each skill I would monitor closely to make sure that they were competent in. They would have a whole skills list and they would go through that, whether it be the training team or who they were shadowing for the day,” Katelynn Parks said. “The PCTs loved being able to do a little bit more outside of their current scope, which was very limited. We would train them specifically for Colorado Mountain Medical and what we needed our clinical assistants to do differently from other places.” All of this skills training was provided on the job, meaning that not only were the students working toward — and gaining the skills needed — for the certification, they were being paid to do so. What is the Patient Care Tech Program at Colorado Mountain Medical? Vail Health Benefits We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options Generous paid time off (PTO) Retirement savings plan with employer match- 5% match immediately. Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support Employee wellness program ($1,000 for Full Time employees) and other mental health resources Relocation and housing assistance for eligible roles At Vail Health, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a mission to elevate care in the communities we serve.

Created: 2026-03-10