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:

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.

Key Responsibilities100% of time

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 judg