Ophthalmic Assistant-Certified (On-Call)

Kaiser Permanente • Marysville, WA

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About The Position

Under direct supervision of Department Manager and guidance of provider, performs a wide variety of eye care duties to assist the medical providers in the examination and treatment of eye disorders, using knowledge of advanced ophthalmic techniques and procedures. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
• Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 2 months of hire.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant required at hire from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Computer experience in a MS Windows environment; Keyboarding skills.
• Customer service skills.
• General medical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies, and metric conversion fundamentals of microbial control.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with contact lens patients and products.
• Experience working in an ophthalmology or optometry practice.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant, ophthalmic assistant or allied health professional program.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
• Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to medications, procedures, infection prevention, and fall prevention.
• Prepares examination and treatment rooms by cleaning, stocking and arranging supplies and equipment.
• Reviews appointment schedule to determine patient visits order; greets and escorts patient to examination or treatment room.
• Interviews patient to obtain ocular history, family history, systemic illness, allergies and medications.
• Performs vision screening examinations as directed, recording data in standard format for interpretation by medical provider.
• Performs other technical skills as directed by provider including Keratometry, Retinoscopy, Refractometry, and Ultrasound.
• Scribes pertinent medical findings, assessment and plan, as dictated by eye care provider.
• Assists medical providers during minor surgical and laser procedures.
• Cleans, packages and sterilizes reusable supplies and instruments as needed.
• Performs routine clerical and reception duties such as ordering supplies, scheduling appointments, and maintaining departmental logs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED