Ophthalmic Assistant

4 weeks ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:
As an Ophthalmic Assistant at Kaiser Permanente, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care in our Springfield, VA location. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience working in an Ophthalmology practice as an Ophthalmic Assistant. You will be responsible for assisting ophthalmologists with clinical examinations and surgical procedures, as well as performing initial work-ups and specialized examinations of the eye.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough interviews with patients to obtain information about their symptoms and document this information in their medical records.
• Follow established protocols to determine the appropriate tests to perform based on patient descriptions of symptoms and personal inspections of the eye.
• Use specialized equipment to test patients' vision and condition.
• Provide test results to providers and bring attention to any abnormal conditions.
• Assist ophthalmologists in the clinical examination of the eye and in surgical procedures as directed.
• Apply eye dressings and protective shields as directed.
• Document examination results and treatments in patient files.
• Clean and maintain specialized equipment and work areas.
• Attend to patients requiring emergency care and alert ophthalmologists to their condition.

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Formal course in ophthalmology or military training.
• Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate.
• Basic Life Support.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
• Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to perform IV Fluoroscein Angiography.
• Formal shadowing program or actual experience in a program for IV insertion for non-nurses.
• Retina experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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