Vision Services Assistant Ii- Full-time, Day Shift - Vacaville, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

Vacaville, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Job 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.).

Essential Responsibilities:

Grade: 355

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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 be able to work with electronic medical record system. Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required. Knowledge of computer and computer keyboard. Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

High School Diploma/GED. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA). BLS required.

License, Certification, Registration

Ophthalmic Technician Certificate OR Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate
Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

PrimaryLocation :
California,Vacaville,Vacaville Medical Offices A

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift :
Day

Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 04:30 PM

Job Schedule :
Full-time

Job Type :
Standard

Employee Status :
Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers

Job Level :
Entry Level

Job Category :
Clinical Support

Department :
Vacaville Hospital - Ophthalmology-Clinic Nurse - 0206

Travel :
No