Medical Assistant - Photographer
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Department of Ophthalmology
Job Title: Healthcare Technician (Open Rank: Tech II - Tech II)
Working Title: Medical Assistant - Photographer
Position #: 00848484 - Requisition #:40090
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities
Entry
Under direct supervision of an eye care provider, assists with performing patient care and patient flow.
Under direct supervision of an eye care provider: Performs diagnostic imaging and testing including OCT, fundus photography, visual field testing. Administers intravenous agents in preparation for fluorescein angiography.
Provides documentation, educates patients, creates appointments and enters charges.
Performs clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area.
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.
Assist with and oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical trials.
Intermediate, all of the above, plus:
Assist in obtaining medical history and current medication treatment information.
Confirm eligibility for subject to be enrolled into a research study, review research study protocol, inclusion/exclusion criteria for clinical trails.
Perform informed consent process or ensures that the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required
Assist with protocol, Informed Consent, and related documents to be amended.
Assist with data entries, modify RedCap tools as needed.
Assist and maintain communication for updates with the research teams.
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.
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Entry:
A High School Diploma or GED.
Required Licensure/Certification: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification. Completion of the Ophthalmic Assistant Home Study Course within 1 year of hire (tracked by unit) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider.
Intermediate:
A High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of Health Care experience
Required Licensure/Certification: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) within 30 days of hire or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant certification. Completion of the Ophthalmic Assistant Home Study Course within 1 year of hire (tracked by unit) or Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider.
Substitution: Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Medical office experience in area of specialty
Current CMA certification
EPIC EMR experience
Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to maintain a positive attitude with clients, employees, and management.
Ability to work quickly - individually and as part of a team.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, documents, and regulations.
Must be detail-orientated and maintain excellent organizational skills.
Must be tech savvy (ability to understand, apply, and benefit from technology).
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff.
Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.
Ability to attest to computer proficiency and learn new computer applications.
Ability to keyboard/@type, write legibly, and accurately record information.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to organize workflow with particular focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Effectively copes with fast-paced environment and typical job stressors.
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively while maintaining quality control standards.
Ability to maintain accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.
Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and sincerity at all times.
Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing.
Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to work in-person.
Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Must be able to engage in project specifics with OP clinic staff and providers.
Must be able to engage with potential participants and patients providing a brief review of Oculomics project and enrolling them into the project.
Must be able to play an active role doing rounds in waiting rooms and clinical rooms as needed.
Must be able to report the number of interactions and enrollment on daily basis.
Must be able to interact and communicate with back-end team via email, teams, or phone calls.
Must be able to take over data entry and back-end responsibilities as needed.
How to Apply:
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Screening of Applications Begins:
Anticipated Pay Range:
Entry - $42,153-$48,897
Intermediate - $44,250-$51,338
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
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Medical Assistant - Photographer - 40090 University Staff
The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking applications for a PRN Medical Assistant (open rank Healthcare Tech 1-II) to take photos at several clinic locations in Denver and Aurora. This position will work on patient recruitment and consents for research imaging. Operates specialized ophthalmic equipment. This role will be responsible for providing the research consent form, educating regarding the study, providing answers to patient's questions, and capturing the retina's picture. The Ophthalmology Department is providing imaging services OCT and Non-mydriatic fundus photography services. The University of Colorado offers a highly competitive compensation, retirement, and benefits package. Medical Assistants are responsible for providing outstanding customer service to the assigned physicians, referring providers and patient. The individual in this position will perform a broad spectrum of duties related to the effective and efficient clinical assistance of patients for outpatient visits and procedures. This includes maintaining precise interactions with nurses, physicians, and any other departments or functions involved in the delivery of patient care services.100% of time
this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado
The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7201732&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):Questions should be directed to: Francisco Arismendi at FRANCISCO.ARISMENDI@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7201732&targetURL=FRANCISCO.ARISMENDI@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU)
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 8/1/26
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7201732&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
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