Health Care Technician I And II

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes

Job Title: Health Care Technician I and II

Position: #00743102 - Requisition: #32616

Job Summary:

This is an opening for a full-time (40 hours per week) position at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. The person hired will be responsible for assisting the eye clinic providers with patient scheduling, check-in, insurance coordination and patient work up as needed within the eye clinic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front desk services: Greeting patients, managing phone/communications, scheduling patients in EMR (EPIC), managing clinic metrics. Collecting, verifying and processing insurance, referrals and billing information

• Patient Care as needed: Obtaining patient history, updating medications, preparing cleaning of exam rooms, performing preliminary testing, data entry into EPIC, communication with providers regarding patient history and chief complaint, retinal imaging using Optical Coherence Tomography, capture of retinal photographs and visual field testing.

Other skills include:

• The ability to be self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity team-oriented environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effective customer service/communication to patients.

• Phone/fax/computer operation (Microsoft Office and EMR).

• Practicing good HIPAA and COMIRB compliance.

• Knowledge and experience working with Type 1 Diabetes is highly desirable.

Why Join Us:

The BDC Eye Clinic is a teaching environment offering an opportunity learn about how the eye works, how to examine and measure ocular structures and function as well as to further knowledge and expertise in the field of diabetic retinopathy and other ocular diseases. The clinic is a committed and close knit team of 3 people with a focus of providing a personalized and enjoyable patient experience for persons with diabetes.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Health Care I:

• Minimum of a high school diploma required
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Health Care II:

• Minimum of a high school diploma required

• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• One year of work-related work experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of work experience in a medical setting preferred.

• Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required.

• Electronic Medical Record and medical terminology knowledge highly desirable.

• Fluidity in Spanish language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to be self-directed, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-intensity team-oriented environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Effective customer service/communication to patients.

• Phone/fax/computer operation (Microsoft Office and EMR).

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• 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:

Immediately and continues until 2 weeks from posting

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

Health Care Tech I: $39,719 - $46,074.

Health Care Tech II: $41,705-$48,377.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.