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Ophthalmic Assistant

Primary Location Bellevue, Washington Facility Name Bellevue Medical Center Schedule Part-time Shift Day
Job Number 1240950 Date Posted 11/12/2025
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Job Summary:

Assists and is trained to perform a variety of eye care duties to assist the eye care providers in the examination and treatment of eye disorders.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Completes required classroom training and reading assignments. Successfully completes the Independent Study Course for Ophthalmic Assistants. Performs patient care under direct supervision during initial training period. Completes skills competency check-off for visual acuity methods, non-contract or application tonometry; manual lensometry; medical and ocular history including allergies & medications; blood pressure; appointment making and messages.
  • Prepares examination and treatment rooms by cleaning, stocking and arranging supplies and equipment which requires bending, reaching and moderate lifting of up to approximately 45 pounds throughout the day.
  • Review appointment schedule, interviews patient to obtain ocular history, instructs or assists patient in preparation for scheduled procedure including communication by telephone and in person, charting medical information and answering routine questions.
  • Performs basic and routine vision screening examinations using appropriate ophthalmic instruments and tools, and records data, including reading fine print and identification of colors.
  • Administers eye, medication (drops/ointments) as ordered by provider following appropriate practice and procedures.
  • Cleans and maintains ophthalmic instruments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Location: Washington,Bellevue,Bellevue Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: M -F Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 06:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Remote Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Bellevue Medical Center - Ophthalmology - 1130 Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states. 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.
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