Technician, Ophthalmic
Company: Kaiser
Location: Estacada
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
-Assist with the provision of patient care within established
policies and procedures to serve the needs of the Kaiser Permanente
medical care program. Provides care to a population with
predictable ophthalmic needs and assists the providers in caring
for more acute needs. -Essential Functions:--- Screen patients for
chief compliant, take accurate history of ophthalmic
illnesses/surgeries, past ocular history, family history, & -
current eye related medications. - Perform Ophthalmic testing as
appropriate for the patient. - This includes, but is not limited to
the ability to check/document distance & - near vision. - Must be
able to perform papillary assessment to rule out afferent defect &
- check pupil size (rule out pupillary asymmetry), corneal
curvature (K readings) & - color vision testing. - Must be able to
perform lensometry, including reading lenses with multifocal & -
progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder power & -
orientation of prism. - Perform intraocular pressure checks using
applanation tonometry & - also using the tonopen. - Perform
confrontation visual fields. - Must be able to perform
cover/uncover test, alternate cover test & - quantify strabismus;
must be able to document ocular motility & - the presence of
strabismus or nystagmus. - Must be able to perform Worth 4 dot test
& - Stereopsis test. Must be able to test near point of
convergence, ductions, versions & - vergences. - Must be able to
perform Potential Acuity Meter testing, Glare testing. - Must
demonstrate ability to check/recognize narrow angle. - Instill
dilating drops (and other ophthalmic drops) per physician's
instructions. - Take & - record patient vitals when indicated in
the EMR.--- Visual fields: - Must perform calibration of automated
perimeters, & - must be able to perform automated perimetry. -
Maintain a working knowledge of automated perimetry, & - be able to
perform Amsler Grid testing.--- Must be able to perform OCT & - -
HRT. - Must be able to use IOL master & - any other A scan programs
for biometry readings.--- Assist doctors during examination as
needed. - Prepare for, set up & - assist in minor surgery, & - all
types of laser procedures. - Must be familiar with preoperative & -
pre-laser patient education. - Apply eye dressings, protective
shields as directed by the doctor. - Always must be willing to
assist patients in clinic areas.--- Set up & - provide physician
assistance with intravitreal injections.--- Per standard
guidelines, clean exam lanes & - minor surgical instruments. -
Prepare for the sterilization process either utilizing the clinic
sterilizer following sterilizing protocol, or preparing instruments
to be sent out for sterilization per standard protocol. Responsible
for room maintenance including routing cleaning of exam lanes, & -
daily validation of expiration dates of dilating & - other
ophthalmic drops. - Keep exam rooms well stocked with appropriate
instruments, as well as patient handouts, & - any other equipment,
etc., as required by physicians. ---- Maintain instruments & -
triage appropriately when instruments are in need of repair or
replacement. - Open exam lanes in the AM & - close exam lanes in
the PM. - Provide administrative assistance & - support as
required, assisting administrative team as necessary. - Assist in
other clinic functions as necessary, including making appointments,
preparing retina photography charts, or any other general duty as
needed. ---- Perform clerical duties to assist in maintaining
departmental records & - as directed by the assigned provider. -
Ensure that all relevant sections of the EMR are completed, & -
always kept up to date & - current.--- This job description is not
all encompassing. -Basic Qualifications:--- Two (2) years of full
time employment functioning in an ophthalmic technician capacity
under the supervision of an ophthalmologist, and/or successful
completion of a JCAHPO accredited ophthalmic medical technology
program required.--- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare
providers within thirty (30) days of hire required.--- WA Medical
Assistant Registered within sixty (60) days of hire required.---
Proven record of attention to detail, ability to handle multiple
tasks simultaneously. ---- Broad knowledge base of ophthalmic
terminology.--- Basic computer knowledge and skills.--- Proficient
and accurate keyboarding skills.--- Must be able to communicate
both in writing and orally in English. -Preferred
Qualifications:--- Three (3) to five (5) plus years functioning in
an ophthalmic technician capacity under the supervision of an
ophthalmologist/or in a group ophthalmological
practice/environment.--- Broad based ophthalmic technician
experience preferred.--- COA, COT, or COMT certification through
JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in
Ophthalmology) preferred.--- Familiarity with EpicCare or
electronic based medical records system preferred.--- Proficiency
in microsoft office suites preferred.--- Ability to perform
Goldmann visual fields. - - -Notes:--- Work days will vary. ----
Travel locations: Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR, Hillsboro, OR,
Salem, OR.PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Clackamas,Clackamas Eye Care &
ImagingHoursPerWeek : 36Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,
FriWorkingHoursStart : 07:45 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PMJob
Schedule : Part-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status :
RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : W06-SEIU-Local 49Job
Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Vision
ServicesDepartment : Clackamas Eye Care - Ophthalmology-Clinic
Nurse - 1008Travel : Yes, 50 % of the TimeKaiser 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.
Keywords: Kaiser, Portland , Technician, Ophthalmic, Professions , Estacada, Oregon
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