Vision Services Assistant II - Eye Care Support Pro

Kaiser Permanente; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Stockton, CA seeks a Vision Services Assistant to support ophthalmology providers and Eye Services operations, performing specialized testing and clerical duties. The V.S.A. assists with patient flow, schedules, prepares medications, and records in the EMR, contributing to efficient, high-quality eye care.

Strong teamwork and communication are essential. Candidates should have at least two years of ophthalmic testing experience, a high school diploma, COA/COT certification,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years (1,000 hours/year) recent experience in objective ophthalmic testing.
• Experience with visual acuity testing, tonometry, visual fields, lensometry, autorefraction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records intraocular pressure, lensometry, visual fields, autorefraction, and related tests.
• Measures visual acuity for all ages and ocular diagnoses.
• Prepare and administer topical eye medications per physician orders.
• Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture.
• Schedules Optometry, Ophthalmology, and medical clearances and diagnostic appointments.
• Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information for the provider.
• Documents relevant medical information for the provider in the medical record.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient care

Medical terminology

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COA/COT)

Basic Life Support

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Stockton, CA seeks a Vision Services Assistant to support ophthalmology providers and Eye Services operations, performing specialized testing and clerical duties. The V.S.A. assists with patient flow, schedules, prepares medications, and records in the EMR, contributing to efficient, high-quality eye care.

Strong teamwork and communication are essential. Candidates should have at least two years of ophthalmic testing experience, a high school diploma, COA/COT certification,