Clinical Support Supporting All Who Care While working with every member of our care team, you'll help deliver on the promise of total health and improve every patient experience. Ophthalmology Assistant II-Float, Caton Hill Primary Location Woodbridge, Virginia Worker Location Onsite Facility Caton Hill Medical Center Job Number 1329831 Date posted 01/09/2025

Description:

Job Summary:

Performs initial work-up and specialized examinations of the eye as directed by ophthalmologist. Assists ophthalmologist with clinical examination and surgical procedures as directed.

Essential Responsibilities:

Interviews each patient to obtain information about symptoms and documents information provided by patient in medical record. Follows established protocol to determine the appropriate tests to perform based on patients description of symptoms and personal inspection of eye. Uses specialized equipment to test patients vision and condition. Provides test results to provider and brings attention to abnormal conditions. Assists the general and specialty ophthalmologist in the clinical examination of the eye and in surgical procedures as directed. Applies eye dressings and protective shields as directed. Documents examination results and treatments in patient file. Cleans and maintains specialized equipment and work areas. Attends patients requiring emergency care and alerts ophthalmologist to their condition. Performs other related duties as requested. Must be able to adjust schedule based on urgent needsMust be able to travel to all Ophthalmology clinics within NOVA based on business needs

Basic Qualifications:

Experience Minimum two (2) years of experience working in an Ophthalmology practice as an Ophthalmic Assistant required. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. Formal course in ophthalmology or military training. License, Certification, Registration Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personel in Opthomology Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required. Successfully demonstrated proficiency on initial skills assessment during the interview process required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to perform IV Fluoroscein Angiography preferred. Formal shadowing program or actual experience in a program for IV insertion for non-nurses preferred. Must be able to pass a practical evaluation to show evidence of skills and retina experience preferred

Primary Location:

Virginia,Woodbridge,Caton Hill Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

08:00 AM

Working Hours End:

04:30 PM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

CATON HILL MEDICAL CENTER

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Pay Range:

$35.28•$53.62 / hour Sign on bonus: $5000.00 The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

Travel:

Yes, 100 % 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. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.