Optometric Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks an Optometric Assistant to provide support in delivering patient-focused eye care. The role includes preparing examination rooms, assisting the Optometrist, and performing various pre-screening tasks to ensure high-quality patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient interaction and clerical duties.
• Familiarity with optometric testing procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist and perform eye care procedures.
• Prepare examination rooms and manage patient schedules.
• Perform clerical tasks including record keeping and answering calls.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Job Summary:
Provides assistive services and support to the Optometrist in the delivery of patient-focused eye care. Balances multiple priorities to complete assigned tasks in a team-oriented environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable laws.
• Prepares examination and pre-screening rooms by cleaning, setting up equipment and instruments, and stocking supplies.
• Reviews appointment schedules to determine patient visit order, makes appointments, and discusses fees and co-payments with patients as needed.
• Greets and escorts patients, instructs and assists in preparation for procedures.
• Pre-screens patients, including completing case history, conducting tests such as visual acuity, auto lensometry, auto-refraction, keratometry, NCT, stereopsis, color testing, ocular motility, and pupillary screening.
• Performs automated visual fields following policies and procedures.
• Assists Optometrist with patient data documentation.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, record keeping, answering calls, and light typing.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including training new employees, transporting equipment and patients, stocking supplies, and inventory management.
• Maintains courteous and cooperative interactions with personnel, members, and the public.
• Performs other duties as required.