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Ophthalmic Technician
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Mile High Eye Institute
Sheridan, CO (In Person)
$56,160 Salary, Full-Time
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Looking for more than a standard ophthalmic technician role? We're redefining what it means to be an ophthalmic technician and creating real pathways for growth along the way. We would be honored to have you join our team at Mile High Eye Institute! About the Position As an Ophthalmic Technician at MHEI, you play a vital role in delivering an exceptional patient experience and supporting life-changing care. You'll work alongside a collaborative, patient-focused team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day. This is a hands-on, patient-facing role that offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections while developing strong clinical and professional skills. You will work closely with providers and fellow team members to ensure each patient receives a seamless, high-quality experience from start to finish. At MHEI, our technicians are at the heart of our success. We are committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow in your career. Why This Role is Different MHEI is in a major growth phase—and that growth is creating real opportunity for our technicians. We are not your typical clinic. Our team is actively expanding what ophthalmic technicians can do and how they grow within their careers: Expanding technician responsibilities to include scribing and surgical assisting Building a structured pod model with clear leadership pathways Launching our own technician training and development program Providing opportunities to work with advanced technology and innovative procedures Creating a clear path for advancement into leadership roles And importantly—this growth is intentional and positive. Our team is not turning over; we are expanding. That means more opportunity to develop your skills, build strong provider relationships, and grow within the organization. Career Growth & Leadership Pathways At MHEI, we believe in developing our team and promoting from within. Our structured growth path allows technicians to expand their skills and step into leadership roles over time: Ophthalmic Technician → Ophthalmic Scribe → Pod Lead → Lead Ophthalmic Technician → Clinical Manager → Practice Manager → Practice Administrator Each step offers increased clinical responsibility, leadership opportunity, and involvement in shaping the future of our organization. What You'll Do In this role, you will support patient care and clinic flow while building foundational clinical skills and contributing to a high-performing team environment. Create a welcoming, patient-centered environment where individuals feel comfortable and cared for Perform comprehensive patient workups, including visual acuity, refractions, intraocular pressure, pupil and motility testing, and administration of medications per protocol Obtain high-quality diagnostic imaging and testing in accordance with MHEI standards Communicate effectively with patients to gather medical history and understand their concerns Educate patients on procedures, treatments, and next steps when appropriate Support surgical and procedural workflows, including patient preparation and coordination of documentation Complete patient follow-up tasks such as prescriptions and communication Cross-train in scribing and procedure assisting based on business needs and training progression Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, safety, and organizational protocols