Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum one (1) year back office clinical experience directly supporting a medical provider OR completion of an accredited clinical assistant program (I.E. MAs, CNAs, LPN,s Dental Assistants, and Patient Care Techs), AND the willingness to participate in on the job training in KPs Optometry training program.

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Paraoptometric Technician Certificate within 24 months of hire from American Optometric Association OR Paraoptometric Assistant Certificate within 24 months of hire from American Optometric Association OR Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate within 24 months of hire from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personel in Opthomology OR Ophthalmic Technician Certificate within 24 months of hire from The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personel in Opthomology

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated experience and competence with ophthalmic instruments, including: auto-refractor, auto-lensometer, non-contact tonometer, Titmus vision tester, Snellen chart, visual acuity projector, and visual field testing equipment.

Demonstrated proficiency in use of instruments and equipment for preliminary testing, ancillary testing and in the application of eye-drops.

Ability to function effectively in a professional environment within a managed practice organization. Familiarity with optometric and optical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of previous experience in optometric or other ophthalmic practice.

Basic knowledge of Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures and philosophy and culture.

Thorough knowledge of basic science and optics, familiarity with optometric and/or ophthalmic procedures related to preliminary testing.

Basic knowledge of instillation of optometric diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals as applied to the practice of optometry.

Notes:

Travel locations: Skyline, Beaverton, Sunset, Tanasbourne, Clackamas, Interstate, Rockwood, Orchards, Salmon Creek

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