Description

Job Summary:

The Contact Lens Fitter is responsible for the fitting of all soft and gas permeable contact lenses, ordering and delivery of contact lenses. The Contact Lens Fitter is also responsible for adhering to current departmental polices and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Instruct patient on all aspects of lens wear through verbal and written instructions and hands on ( insertion and removal) practice. Explain contact lens fees, refund policies and lens replacement agreements to patients. Measuring of corneal curvature (using keratometer) and pupil aperture for correct lens specifications. Observe patients eye (using slit lamp) for pathological conditions and refer to ophthalmologist or optometrist for treatment. Measuring of corneal curvature (using keratometer) and pupil aperture for correct lens specifications. Select lens material, conduct and evaluate (including use of instilling fluorescein to eye) diagnostic fitting of contact lenses using Slit lamp. Documentation of all findings on Medical record and other charts if needed. Complete all appropriate forms including: Contact lens processing record, Rx cards, Medi-Cal and Medi-Care forms, etc. Make future appointments when necessary. Perform all other duties as required, including clerical as necessary, to ensure proper handling of contact lens patients. As a representative of the organization, display courtesy to all patients, visitors, and employees, through the use of good manners and polite communications.

Pay Grade: 23

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Three (3) years recent contact lens fitting experience under the direction of a licensed Optician, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. Knowledge required: Ability to perform preliminary vision tests, obtain patient history information, modify and polish contact lenses, and instruct patients on proper care and use of contact lenses. Ability to use contact lens modification unit, radiuscope, lensometer, slit-lamp biomicroscope, Burton lamp, auto refractor, keratometer, tonometer, and CL diagnostic fitting sets.

Education

• High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Contact Lens Dispenser Certificate from National Contact Lens Examiners
  

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good problem solving skills/abilities

Notes:

- This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.

- Will involve weekends.

- Contact lens clerk work.

- Prescreening patients for vision examinations.


Primary Location: California,Lancaster,Lancaster Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Lancaster/Antelope West MOB - Optical Dispensing-Reg Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $39.8 - $43.8 / hour Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Requisition #: 1410993

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