Uncertified Ophthalmic Assistant

Kaiser Permanente • Lakewood, CO

247d • $23 - $32

About The Position

Under direct supervision of Department Manager and guidance of physician or Optometrist, 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 one's 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

• Minimum of six (6) months of satisfactory full time experience as an assistant in an eye care setting OR completion of a JCAHPO approved course for Ophthalmic Assistants.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and customer focus abilities.

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 for use by medical providers by cleaning, stocking, and arranging supplies.
• Reviews appointment schedule to determine patient visits order; greets and escorts patients 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 on standard format for interpretation by medical provider.
• Performs other technical skills as directed by physician.
• Scribes pertinent medical findings, assessment, and plan, as dictated by eye care provider.
• Assists medical providers during minor surgical and laser procedures by setting up necessary equipment and attending to patient during procedure.
• Cleans, packages, and sterilizes reusable supplies and instruments as needed.
• Performs routine clerical and reception duties as directed.
• Administers eye medication as ordered by physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $23.92 - $32.59 hourly wage.
• May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED