Optometrist Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optometrist Assistant to join our team at Kaiser Permanente in Portland, Oregon.

This is a full-time position that involves working as an assistant to optometrists in a fast-paced medical office environment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Assisting optometrists with patient care and administrative tasks
• Recording patient medical and visual history, reviewing and preparing clinical information for doctors
• Taking and recording patient vitals when indicated in EMR
• Performing pre-testing, including assessing gross visual skills, extraocular muscle action, and pupillary reflexes
• Maintaining accurate records and reports as instructed by the doctor
• Instilling eye-drops when ordered by the doctor
• Assisting in therapeutic procedures such as foreign body removal

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• At least one year of back-office clinical experience directly supporting a medical provider or completion of an accredited clinical assistant program
• A High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
• A Paraoptometric Technician Certificate within 24 months of hire from American Optometric Association or equivalent certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to function effectively in a professional environment within a managed practice organization

Two years of previous experience in optometric or other ophthalmic practice would be advantageous. Additionally, a basic knowledge of Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, and philosophy, as well as familiarity with optometric instruments and equipment, would be beneficial.

Kaiser Permanente is a leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan that makes a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country. We proudly serve over 12.7 million members from coast to coast and offer many opportunities for learning and advancement.

We offer a competitive salary range of $48,000-$60,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. The estimated annual salary for this role is $52,500.