Ophthalmology

DEPARTMENT:  Ophthalmology SCHEDULE:  Full-Time regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift.  Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm. EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED.  LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  BLS, Medical Assistant Certification, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)  POSITION SUMMARY: A Vision Services Assistant (V.S.A). is a member of the Eye Services team, providing direct support to the providers (Ophthalmologists and optometrists) and the Eye Services operation, while working under the direct supervision of the Chief of Ophthalmology or designee(s). The V.S.A.’s primary role will be to enhance to provider interactions with their customers utilizing specific knowledge, objective ophthalmic testing and practicing special technical skills in the Eye Services specialty. The VSA will maximize opportunities for flexible operations within vision services by assisting with provider visits as well as supporting department operations with clerical services (e.g., making appointments, scheduling surgical procedures, taking messages, registering patients, etc.).   QUALIFICATIONS: Must be certified by JCAHPO as an Ophthalmic Assistant (effective 1/1/01) and have a minimum of two (2) years (1,000 hours or more per year) recent experience in conducting objective ophthalmic testing on a regular basis, including but not limited to, experience in several of the following procedures: visual acuity testing, non-contact or contact tonometry, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction. Must be proficient in ophthalmic procedures and testing as required by the employer. Must have knowledge of medical and ophthalmological terminology. Must successfully complete PARRS II, AutoReg (where applicable), and Emc2 Training. Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.   DUTIES: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective refraction by the provider), autokeratometry, anterior chamber angles, vital signs and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures. Measures complete visual acuity’s for all ages and ocular diagnoses, including Snellen charts, HOTV charts, color vision and stereopsis. Administers topical eye medications per specific physician order in preparation for testing as permitted by state law and regulation. Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture, as indicated. Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances and diagnostic appointments. Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider. Records relevant medial information for the provider (i.e., assessments, plans, interventions, and spectacles) completes forms and other necessary data entry. Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record Prepares lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed. Labels specimen and Pathology Requests forms. Logs procedures in appropriate logbook. Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc. Anticipate provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment). Cleans (changing cleaning solutions, as needed), wraps, labels and re-stocks instruments. Maintains equipment and orders/stocks supplies. Orders and maintains inventory par levels of supplies, forms, medications, etc. as needed. Keeps work area clean. Sets-up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed, by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc. Anticipates provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment). Calls patients with messages from providers and documents disposition. Documents, updates and processes records relating to provider appointments. Performs surgical scheduling functions, as needed. Participates in training and orientation of new personnel. Performs other related duties as necessary.   Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP’s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures TO APPLY:  SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Vickie.Hebel@kp.org  PLEASE NOTE:  - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -   Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Employee