Prepare and assist patients for ophthalmic examinations, perform diagnostic tests (lensometry, keratometry, visual field testing with Humphrey/Goldmann), maintain and sterilize instruments, stock supplies, record medical histories, and assist clinicians during exams.
Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff Contract
Prepares and assists patient for examination. Performs diagnostic tests and techniques using a variety of ophthalmic instruments. Cleans and maintains equipment and supplies.
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
Qualifications:
- 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
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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