Ophthalmic Assistant (Per Diem Bellevue)

Kaiser Permanente

Bellevue, WA

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$26.22–$44.05 Per Hour

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Allergies, Anatomy, Blood Pressure, CPR Certification, Campaigns, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Support, Computer Skills, Cookies, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Eye Diseases/Disorders, Facebook, Health Department, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, LinkedIn, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nursing Management, Ointments, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient History, Physiology, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Typing, Writing Skills, YouTube

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Bellevue, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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Ophthalmic Assistant (Per Diem Bellevue)

Primary Location Bellevue, Washington Facility Name Bellevue Medical Center Schedule Part-time Shift Day Salary $26.22 - $44.05 / hour

Job Number 1416736 Date Posted 03/26/2026

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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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Education

High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Registered Medical Assistant (Washington) within 2 months of hire
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant within 24 months of hire from International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated Customer service experience and skills.
Computer experience in a MS Windows environment; keyboarding skills.
Strong written & verbal skills which will be utilized for patient history assessment, medical record documentation and patient/family education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with contact lens patients and products.
Experience working in an ophthalmology or optometry practice.
General medical knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies and metric conversion fundamentals of microbial control.
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant, ophthalmic assistant or allied health professional program.
Medical Assistant-Certified credential or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified credential, Washington State Department of Health Interim credential which expires one (1) year from date of issuance.

Primary Location: Washington,Bellevue,Bellevue Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM Working Hours End: 06:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Bellevue Medical Center - Ophthalmology - 1130 Pay Range: $26.22 - $44.05 / hour Travel: Yes, 25 % 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. 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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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

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