Ophthalmic Assistant - Vision Services Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, California seeks a Vision Services Assistant II to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, handling patient scheduling, testing, and clerical tasks under supervision.

The role emphasizes ophthalmic testing (tonometry, visual acuity, autorefraction), patient prep, and coordinating procedures, maintaining records and assisting with minor eye procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant OR Certified Ophthalmic Technician.
• Basic Life Support.
• Must be proficient in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology.
• Must complete PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and be able to work with electronic medical record system.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), lensometry, visual fields, autorefraction and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures.
• Measures complete visual acuity for all ages and ocular diagnoses.
• Administers topical eye medications as ordered.
• Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture.
• Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments.
• Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information for the provider.
• Records relevant medical information in the medical record (assessments, plans, interventions).
• Documents ocular histories in the medical record and handles requisitions.
• Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Visual acuity testing

Tonometry

EMR data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Basic Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, California seeks a Vision Services Assistant II to support Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, handling patient scheduling, testing, and clerical tasks under supervision.

The role emphasizes ophthalmic testing (tonometry, visual acuity, autorefraction), patient prep, and coordinating procedures, maintaining records and assisting with minor eye procedures.