Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff

Northwell Health•Lake Success, NY

46d

About The Position

Prepares and assists patient for examination. Performs diagnostic tests and techniques using a variety of ophthalmic instruments. Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Certification from an accredited program for Ophthalmic Assistants, required
Minimum of one (1) year experience operating ophthalmic equipment such as Humphrey and Goldmann Perimeter, lensometer, automatic refractor, keratometer, required
Knowledge of ocular pharmacology, required
Mathematical ability, required
Ability to operate all ophthalmic equipment and perform kertometry and lensometry, required
Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

Assists patient to examination rooms and chairs; transfers and transports handicapped patients, as needed
Assists professional staff during patient examinations
Records patient’s medical history, chief complaint, etc
Prepares lab supplies for cultures
Performs lensometry, by measuring the power of patient’s glasses, Schirmer tear test, etc
Operates a variety of special instruments and performs diagnostic techniques such as operating the Humphrey automatic refractor and performing keratometry; utilizing the basic concepts of the field of vision and its measurements by means of the Goldmann and/or Humphrey perimeter; utilizing screening methods for glaucomatous and neurological visual field defects
May operate corneascope, under supervision
Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Stocks, maintains, and orders supplies, as needed
Prepares instruments for sterilization including the sterilization of contact lenses
Stores instruments and apparatus in assigned areas.
Performs related duties, as required