Ophthalmic Assistant: Vision Care Support

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

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.