Description

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, performs a broad range of standard diagnostic procedures and tests on patients, in accordance with established guidelines, to assist the Ophthalmologist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision disorders, including: Flurorescein/iris angiography, fundus/slit lamp photography, ophthalmic film development and conducts diagnostic procedures/therapy for eye muscle disorders (orthoptics). Follows Quality of Service and Universal Precautions Standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Performs fluorescein and iris angiography in color or black and white with mono or stereo photography. Performs fundus and slit lamp photography. Develops black and white ophthalmic photographs, maintains photographic suite, and monitors development of color films by outside vendor. Performs corneal endothelial cell count using specular microscope; derives accurate cell counts from photograph. Takes axial length measurements (A-scans); also performs B-scans. Performs slit lamp applanation and advanced tonometry. Performs keratometry to measure corneal curvature on intraocular lens patients. Conducts visual field testing using Goldmann and Humphrey automated perimeter. Checks visual acuity, uses lensometer and examines patient for abnormalities of color vision. Obtains patient history information; conducts patient education, records appropriate progress information, reports abnormal findings to physician. Arranges patient examination and treatment areas; prepares patients for examination, treatment or surgery; dilates patient eyes and/or places medicated eye drops into patient eyes. Initiates chart requests; assist with informed consents; and completes required documentation. Serves as first assist in OR and/or minor procedure room; prepares and passes instruments during minor eye surgeries, under direct supervision of surgeon. Conducts diagnostic procedures and therapy for eye muscle disorders (orthoptics). Maintains professional image, equipment accuracy and safety, quality assurance and quality of service standards. Serves as a mentor and conducts in-service for Ophthalmology Technicians and Medical Assistants. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the patients, physicians, and other personnel. Performs other related duties as required. Equipment Utilized: Humphrey Field Analyzer Goldmann Visual Fields A-scan Applanation Tonometer Lensometer Keratometer Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Specific knowledge of Ophthalmic diseases, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrated ability to operate/maintain ophthalmic diagnostic and/or ophthalmic photography equipment. Demonstrated ability to perform fluorescein angiography or certification in orthoptics (CO).

Education

• Degree in Ophthalmic Technology plus one (1) year practical experience or
• Equivalent Ophthalmic Technician Training (Certified Ophthalmic Tech) with three (3) years practical experience in a medical office or hospital.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• QBS II Spanish Speaker Preferred.
• Project Management preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.
• JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Technician required

Notes:

• All current in future department locations.

Primary Location: California,Vista,Vista Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 09:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Vista MOB - Ophthalmology-Regular Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $42.99 - $48.16 / 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 #: 1393472

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