Ophthalmic Assistant (TPT)

Primary Location Seattle, Washington Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Part-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift Day Salary $29.74 - $49.96 / hour

Job Number 1457076 Date Posted 10/23/2026

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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

• N/A

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,Seattle,Capitol Hill North Building Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:15 AM Working Hours End: 05:45 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Temporary Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Central Campus South - Ophthalmology - 1130 Pay Range: $29.74 - $49.96 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate''s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No 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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