Optometric Assistant, Falls Church

Kaiser Permanente; West Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Falls Church, VA is seeking an Optometry Assistant to perform initial work-ups and assist optometrists with clinical tasks.

The role requires greeting patients, data entry into medical records, vision testing, and guiding patients on spectacle and contact lens options, with on-site work hours on weekdays and Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience doing patient work-ups including vision testing and knowledge of contact lenses.
• Familiarity with vision testing equipment and clinical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, enter data into medical records, and escort patients to examination room.
• Interview each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record.
• Use specialized equipment to test patients vision and condition.
• Provide test results to provider and bring attention to abnormal results.
• Assist optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.
• Assist patients to understand spectacle and contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.
• Clean and maintain specialized equipment and work areas.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Skills

Patient interaction

Eye care testing

Medical records data entry

Team support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Performs initial work-up and specialized tests for optometry patients. Assists optometrists with clinical tasks as directed by the optometrist.

• Greets patients, enters data into medical records, and escorts patients to examination room.
• Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record.
• Uses specialized equipment to test patients vision and condition.
• Provides test results to provider and brings attention to abnormal results.
• Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.
• Assists patients to understand spectacle and contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.
• Cleans and maintains specialized equipment and work areas.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Job Summary

Performs initial work-up and specialized tests for optometry patients. Assists optometrists with clinical tasks as directed by the optometrist.

Essential Responsibilities

• Greets patients, enters data into medical records, and escorts patients to examination room.
• Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record.
• Uses specialized equipment to test patients vision and condition.
• Provides test results to provider and brings attention to abnormal results.
• Assists optometrist to conduct examinations as directed.
• Assists patients to understand spectacle and contact lens options following diagnosis by optometrist.
• Cleans and maintains specialized equipment and work areas.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Supports all NOVA Centers with Optometry Clinics

Support Saturday Clinics per business need

Works late days based on business needs

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, (Sat Per Business Need)

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience doing patient work-ups to include visual acuities, manual and automated lensometry, auto-refraction, non-contact tonometry and knowledge of contact lenses including the teaching of insertion and removal classes or completion of inter-departmental training program emphasizing above skills developed by the Optometry department.

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 6 months of hire from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology OR Paraoptometric Technician Certificate within 6 months of hire from American Optometric Association OR Paraoptometric Assistant Certificate within 6 months of hire from American Optometric Association OR Paraoptometric Certificate within 6 months of hire from American Optometric Association

Additional Requirements

• Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS Certification preferred.
• Must pass a practical skills evaluation.
• Must obtain Para-Optometric Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Primary Location

Virginia,Falls Church,Falls Church Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

08:15 AM

Working Hours End

04:45 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Falls Church Medical Center - Optometry - 1808

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Pay Range

$26.45 - $38.92 / hour

Travel

Yes, 75 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

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

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.