Vision Services Assistant I — Eye Care Support & Testing

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Vision Services is seeking a Vision Services Assistant to support Ophthalmology and Eye Services providers. You will facilitate patient flow, perform ophthalmic testing, and handle clerical tasks such as scheduling and records management.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, coordination with providers, and maintaining a smooth clinic operation in a fast-paced eye care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant program.
• At least 1 year (1,000 hours or more per year) experience as a Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant, or recent experience assisting physicians/optometrists in an eye care setting.
• Ability to work with an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record intraocular pressure and other ophthalmic testing procedures.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments and surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients and assist with minor eye procedures; set up supplies and equipment.
• Maintain medical records, enter data, and document patient histories.
• Assist with lab orders, specimen labeling, and inventory management.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Electronic Medical Records familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Vision Services is seeking a Vision Services Assistant to support Ophthalmology and Eye Services providers. You will facilitate patient flow, perform ophthalmic testing, and handle clerical tasks such as scheduling and records management.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, coordination with providers, and maintaining a smooth clinic operation in a fast-paced eye care environment.