Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician to provide ophthalmic patient care and technical support in a busy medical office. The role includes diagnostic testing, patient education, pre-op measurements, and assistance during in-office surgeries, with strong emphasis on accuracy and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include running various ophthalmic tests, ensuring supply availability, coordinating with MOAs and physicians, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Two years recent Certified Ophthalmic Technician experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic patient care and support services under supervision.
• Order clinic supplies and manage instruments.
• Conduct diagnostic tests including retinoscopy, refractions, visual fields, and keratometry.
• Educate patients on ophthalmic conditions and treatments.
• Assist in pre-op cataract measurements for intraocular lens.
• Support front desk tasks and patient scheduling.
• Set up and assist in minor in-office surgeries.
• Scrub in for ocular procedures as required.
• Maintain patient database and outreach for eye screenings.

Skills

Ophthalmic patient care

Patient counseling

Clinic coordination

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent work experience accepted

Tools

Slit lamp examination

A-scan Biometry

Fundus photography

Color vision testing

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Ophthalmic Technicians are health professionals who perform ophthalmic patient care, technical and supportive services under general supervision in a medical office or clinical setting. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies and procedures of the Organization and the assigned Medical Office Department.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Ordering all office and clinic supplies, including medications and surgical instruments.
• Maintenance and some repair of all clinic equipment.
• Organization of clinic with MOAs and physicians
• Performance of all diagnostic testing including retinoscopy, refractions, visual fields, Goldmann application, color vision test, A-Scan Biometry and Keratometry.
• Counsel patients in Ophthalmic education.
• Pre-op all cataract patients and measure for intraocular lens for surgery
• Run ophthalmic diabetic clinic which includes vision, intraocular pressures, fundus photos with Mydratic Digital Camera.
• Educate patients on Diabetic Retinopahty including early detection and treatments.
• Keep database of all patients and continue to do all internal outreach to make sure all newly diagnosed diabetics get eye screening.
• Contact patients with results of eye screen.
• Run Paquenil screen clinic which includes vision, intraocular pressure, visual field, color vision test, fundus photography, patient education, and contact patient with results of Plaquenil eye screen.
• Post-operative patient call backs.
• Assist at front desk as needed for booking appointments and discharging patients.
• Set up and assist physician in minor surgeries performed in office.
• Contact lens fitting.
• Scrub Tech in Sutrabismus and Cataract Surgery
• Perform clinic work up of patients for physician including vision, intraocular pressure, slitlamp exam, other testing as needed per patient symptoms i.e. Amsler Grid, Worth 4 dot test, etc.
• Co-worker education re: ophthalmology.
• Assist MOAs as needed by performing any functions of a Medical Office Assistant
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Two years recent Certified Ophthalmic Technician experience required.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Ophthalmic Technician from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Additional Requirements

• Obtain continuing education units to maintain current certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform A-scans preferred.
• Certified Retinal Angiographer preferred.

Notes

• The primary assignment will be within Ophthalmology and Optometry, with the ability to work across departments as needed.

Primary Location

California,Bakersfield,Chester Avenue Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

07:00 AM

Working Hours End

06:00 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

B15|UFCW|Local 770

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Chester Ave Med Office Bldg - Ophthalmology-Regular Clinic - 0806

Pay Range

$33.18 - $38.25 / hour

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.