Ophthalmic Assistant (TPT)

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, WA seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant to support eye care providers in exams and treatment of eye disorders. You will perform supervised tasks during training and assist in patient preparation and data collection.

Responsibilities include basic vision screening, administering prescribed eye drops, cleaning instruments, and maintaining examination rooms. Requires completion of ophthalmic assistant training, strong communication, and a patient-service mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 2 months of hire.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire from IJCOSH.
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills.
• Computer experience in a MS Windows environment; keyboarding skills.
• Strong written & verbal skills for patient history, medical records and education.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant/ophthalmic assistant program.
• Medical Assistant-Certified credentials or WA Interim credential within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist eye care providers in examinations and treatment of eye disorders.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms and stock supplies.
• Interview patients for ocular history and prepare for procedures; chart medical information.
• Perform basic vision screening and document results.
• Administer prescribed eye medications.
• Clean and maintain ophthalmic instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Medical Assistant (WA) within 2 months of hire

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months

Graduate of accredited medical/ophthalmic assistant program

Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim credential (WA DOH)

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Job Summary

Assists and is trained to perform a variety of eye care duties to assist the eye care providers in the examination and treatment of eye disorders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Completes required classroom training and reading assignments. Successfully completes the Independent Study Course for Ophthalmic Assistants. Performs patient care under direct supervision during initial training period. Completes skills competency check-off for visual acuity methods, non-contract or application tonometry; manual lensometry; medical and ocular history including allergies & medications; blood pressure; appointment making and messages.

• Prepares examination and treatment rooms by cleaning, stocking and arranging supplies and equipment which requires bending, reaching and moderate lifting of up to approximately 45 pounds throughout the day.

• Review appointment schedule, interviews patient to obtain ocular history, instructs or assists patient in preparation for scheduled procedure including communication by telephone and in person, charting medical information and answering routine questions.

• Performs basic and routine vision screening examinations using appropriate ophthalmic instruments and tools, and records data, including reading fine print and identification of colors.

• Administers eye, medication (drops/ointments) as ordered by provider following appropriate practice and procedures.

• Cleans and maintains ophthalmic instruments.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Basic Qualifications

  Experience

  N/A

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

  License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 2 months of hire

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

  Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated Customer service experience and skills.

• Computer experience in a MS Windows environment; keyboarding skills.

• Strong written & verbal skills which will be utilized for patient history assessment, medical record documentation and patient/family education.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with contact lens patients and products.

• Experience working in an ophthalmology or optometry practice.

• General medical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies and metric conversion fundamentals of microbial control.

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant, ophthalmic assistant or allied health professional program.

• Medical Assistant-Certified credential or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified credential, Washington State Department of Health Interim credential which expires one (1) year from date of issuance.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Ophthalmic Assistant (TPT)

LOCATION: Seattle, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1457076

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.