Optometric Assistant
Primary Location Bakersfield, California
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1294086 Date posted 07/26/2024
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Description:
Under direct supervision, performs preliminary testing for optometric examinations; assists Optometrist as directed; screens telephone calls from patients and provides assistance as necessary.
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs preliminary testing for optometric examinations; assists Optometrist as directed; screens telephone calls from patients and provides assistance as necessary.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Obtains and records patient history information in medical chart, including health problems, medications, and family history.
- Maintains medical and eye chart files; requests and reviews medical charts as necessary.
- Measure spectacles using manual and auto lensometers, measures pupillary distance.
- Measures visual acuity, distance and near, using manual and auto projections, including pediatric tests such as HOTV, Preschool Vision Test, and tumbling Es.
- Performs auto-refraction/keratometry and manual keratometry.
- Dials refractive data into phoropter.
- Instills eye drops for dilation and tonometry; performs non-contact tonometry.
- Performs color vision tests, stereo vision test, Amsler Grid.
- Able to perform additional ancillary testing including (not limited to) automated perimetry (FDT and Humphrey VF), Ocular Imaging including OCT, Retina Photography, Corneal Topography.
- Maintains Contact Lens inventory, ordering of trial lenses, and places Contact Lens orders.
- Books Contact Lens appointments, discusses applicable fess with patients and takes payments.
- Handles hard and soft contact lenses, including cleaning and power measurement, able to train contact lens insertion and removal.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area; organizes equipment, instruments, and supplies in exam room, nursing stations and special procedures rooms.
- Uses electronic medical records system to schedule or cancel patient appointments.
- Performs other related duties as directed, including answering and screen telephone calls, taking messages if needed; performs photocopying, faxing and light typing on occasion.
- Assist Optometrist during eye examination as needed.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Completion of a program in Optometric or Ophthalmic Office assisting with certification and six months experience OR twelve months of equivalent experience required. High School Diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in Optometry or Ophthalmology medical office.
- Ability to work effectively with the public.
- Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of sterile technique, medical terminology, universal precautions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of recent work experience in Optometric or Ophthalmic setting and experience in a customer service environment.
- Familiarity with ophthalmic diseases, medications, procedures, and instruments.
Notes:
- Position would require working in multiple departments, Optometry and Ophthalmology as needed.
Primary Location: California,Bakersfield,Bakersfield Vision Essentials
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 06:00 AM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B15|UFCW|Local 770
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Vision Essential MarketPlace - Optometry-Regular Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $22.85 - $26.35 / 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: Yes, 20 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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
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
