Optometry Floater: Back-Office Support (Travel)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 41,272 - 51,150; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Beaverton location is seeking an optometric support professional to assist doctors with clinical tasks and patient flow. You will record histories, perform pre-testing, and help with instruments and medications while ensuring accuracy and sterility.

You’ll manage triage calls, book appointments, and coordinate care across departments, contributing to efficient optometry services in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in optometric/ophthalmic practice or one year in a back-office provider support role with KP Optometry training
• High school diploma or GED required
• Presents paraoptometric/ophthalmic credentials within designated timeframes

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical and visual history and prep clinical information for doctors
• Perform pre-testing and ocular measurements as directed
• Maintain instruments and medications and ensure sterility
• Coordinate patient care with other KP departments and optical dispensing
• Manage doctor schedules and triage patient communications
• Follow all policies and confidentiality guidelines

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Time management

Basic computer/EMR proficiency

Education

JCAHPO ophthalmic medical technology program

Registered Medical Assistant (WA)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Auto-refractor

Auto-lensometer

Non-contact tonometer

Titmus vision tester

Snellen chart

Visual acuity projector

Visual field testing equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest Beaverton location is seeking an optometric support professional to assist doctors with clinical tasks and patient flow. You will record histories, perform pre-testing, and help with instruments and medications while ensuring accuracy and sterility.

You’ll manage triage calls, book appointments, and coordinate care across departments, contributing to efficient optometry services in a busy practice.