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Ophthalmology Assistant II

Primary Location McLean, Virginia Facility Name Tyson's Corner Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $31.94 - $50.29 / hour
Job Number 1370189 Date posted 07/21/2025
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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 needs.

Must be able to travel between NOVA centers 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


  • Basic Life Support



  • Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate


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 practical evaluation to show evidence of skills

  • Retina experience preferred


Primary Location: Virginia,McLean,Tyson's Corner Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 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: Tysons Corner Medical Center - Ophthalmology - 1808 Pay Range: $31.94 - $50.29 / hour Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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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