Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff Contract

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 DetailThe 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).