Northwell Health

Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff

Northwell Health  •  Richmond, VA / Staten Island, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description


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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About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.

We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. 

We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Year Founded
1997
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