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Orthoptist

Primary Location Santa Clara, California Facility Santa Clara Medical Offices Job Number 1277601 Date posted 05/10/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Administers and interprets various eye tests. Recommends and administers therapy for eye problems, under the supervision of the ophthamologist and/or physician.



Essential Responsibilities:


  • Administers tests to measure and evaluate visual acuity, focusing ability, uniocular cooperation eye motor movements, and color vision using prisms, red lenses, and synophoter. Interprets test results and recommends to the Ophthalmologist treatment and/or therapy. Administers therapy, prepares reports, and confers with physicians regarding patients needs and progress.




Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • N/A


Education


  • Graduation from an accredited orthoptics program required.

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


License, Certification, Registration


  • Orthoptist Certificate


Additional Requirements:


  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.


Preferred Qualifications:


  • A thorough knowledge of the development of childrens vision preferred.


Secondary Functions: 



  • Position includes floating to all satellites and will work some weekends and holidays.

  • Schedule may vary to meet operational needs. 

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Ophthalmology - 0206 Pay Range: $78800 - $101970 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest