Optometric Assistant Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA (Job ID 4013371-2024-07-29)

Description

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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• Position would require working in multiple departments, Optometry and Ophthalmology as needed.