Technician I, Ophthalmology (On Call)

Job Summary

The Certified Ophthalmology Technician I works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, assuming the responsibility and accountability of performing Ophthalmic tests on patients as requested by Ophthalmologist.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care associated with physician office visit.
• Affords assistance to the Ophthalmologist during examinations and treatments of ophthalmology patients. This assistance includes but is not limited to the following: Examining records and forms and preparing patients for current exams and treatments; Preparing appropriate equipment and instruments for surgery and follow-up care; Assisting Ophthalmologist by performing technical tests and recording results for procedures for the ophthalmologist’s analysis and interpretation.
• Conducts vision screening tests including but not limited to: Visual acuity, color vision, tonometry, visual fields, pupil exams, and other technical tests required by the ophthalmologist.
• Records data from tests and determines the need for further evaluation.
• Prepares the procedure room.
• Affords assistance to the Ophthalmologist during clinical procedures and performs as a special assistant, using procedures pertaining to all types of ophthalmologic surgeries.
• Prepares patients for and performs general preparation of pre-operative patients.
• Provides post-operative instructions as directed by the physician.
• Affords assistance in contact lens cleaning, dispensing, insertion/removal, and patient instruction.
• Provides instruction on correct care and hygiene post-procedurally.
• Orders and maintains ophthalmologic medications and supplies.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly medication administration with appropriate competency.
• Participates in quality initiatives for the department.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAAHEP-accredited OT program.

Notes

• Would Travel To Cumberland, Gwinnett, Southwood, Townpark as needed.

Primary Location

• Georgia, Atlanta, Glenlake Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 1 Shift: Day

Workdays

• Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start

• 08:00 AM

Working Hours End

• 05:00 PM

Job Schedule

• Call-in/On-Call

Employee Status

• Regular Employee

Department

• Glenlake Medical Offices - Ophthalmology - 2808

Pay Range

• $26.95 - $34.8 / hour

Notes

• Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
• Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Work Setting

• Onsite

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.