Professional Photographer

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Ophthalmology

Job Title: Research Services Professional - Photographer (Open Rank: Entry Intermediate)

Position #: 00848965 - Requisition #: 40078

Job Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology seeks an entry-intermediate research professional to take photos at several clinic locations in Denver and Aurora. This position will work on patient recruitment and consents for research imaging, operate specialized ophthalmic equipment, provide the research consent form, educate patients regarding the study, answer patient questions, and capture retina pictures. The Ophthalmology Department offers imaging services OCT and non-mydriatic fundus photography services.

Responsibilities
Entry

Under direct supervision of an eye care provider, assists with patient care and patient flow.

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 ability to work with minimal supervision. Must work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

Intermediate

Assists with and oversees the day‑to‑day operations of clinical trials and studies.

Obtains study subject's medical history and current medication information, reviews research protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria, and confirms eligibility of subject to participate in clinical trial.

Performs or ensures the informed consent process has occurred, is properly documented, and that informed consent form documents are filed as required.

Performs documentation and data entry in REDCap database.

Performs ophthalmic photography for enrolled participants in Oculomics study.

Work Location
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Benefits

Medical – multiple plan options

Dental – multiple plan options

Additional Insurance – disability, life, vision

Retirement 401(a) plan – employer contributes 10% of gross pay

Paid Time Off – accruals over the year

Vacation Days – 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

Sick Days – 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)

Holiday Days – 10 per year

Tuition Benefit – access on all CU campuses

ECO Pass – reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Entry

Bachelor's degree in any field

A combination of education and related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Intermediate

Bachelor's degree in any field

A combination of education and related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

One year clinical research or related 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; Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider.

Preferred Qualifications

Entry

Bachelor's degree in science or health‑related field

3+ months of healthcare experience

Clinical research or related experience

Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Epic or EHR and data management systems such as REDCap

Bilingual, Spanish‑speaking

MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word

Intermediate

Bachelor's degree in science or health‑related field

Two years of clinical research or related experience

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

Outstanding customer service skills

Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology

Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to work in‑person.

Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Must engage with OP clinic staff and providers.

Must engage with potential participants and patients, providing a brief review of Oculomics project and enrolling them into the project.

Must play an active role doing rounds in waiting rooms and clinical rooms as needed.

Must report the number of interactions and enrollment on a daily basis.

Must interact and communicate with back‑end team via email, Teams, or phone calls.

Must take over data entry and back‑end responsibilities as needed.

Must engage in communication with IT support from supplier companies.

Must engage with University IT support.

How to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

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.

Questions should be directed to: Francisco Arismendi, Francisco.arismendi@cuanschutz.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

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