Uncertified Ophthalmic Asst ( Job Number: 188127 )
Location: Denver Colorado
Description: Kaiser Permanente is employing Uncertified Ophthalmic Asst ( Job Number: 188127 ) right now, this job will be placed in Colorado. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Performs a variety of eye care duties to assist the eye care providers in the examination and treatment of eye disorders, using knowledge of basic ophthalmic technique! s and procedures. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolve problems.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares examination & treatment rooms for use by eye care providers by cleaning, stocking & arranging supplies & equipment which requires bending, reaching & moderate lifting of up to approximately 45 pounds throughout the day
- Reviews appointment schedule to determine patient visits order; greets & escorts patients to examination or treatment room in a courteous manner, instructs or assists patient in preparation for scheduled procedures, & may assist with some minor procedures! & Yag laser
- Performs basic & routine vision screenin! gs examinations as directed, recording data on standard format for interpretation by the eye care provider. This may include pertinent medical & ocular history, visual acuity, stereopsis, color testing, tonometry & lensometry
- Performs other technical skills as directed by an eye care provider which may include keratometry, refractometry, automated perimetry & ocular imaging
- Administers eye medications as ordered by the Ophthalmologists & Optometrists, & demonstrates knowledge of ocular pharmacy to assigned provider annually, or as requested
- Cleans & maintains ophthalmic instruments appropriately
- Performs clerical & reception duties as directed. Performs other duties as assigned
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives !
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors
Basic Qualifications:
- high school graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a JCAHPO approved course for Ophthalmic Assistants or six months of satisfactory full time experience as a n! ursing/medical assistant under eye care supervision
- An equival! ent combination of education & experience will be considered
- Must pass the technical skills assessment for those skills appropriate to the job responsibilities as administered by the Eye Care Department representative prior to hiring
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This job starts available on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:12:54 GMT
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