Ophthalmic Assistant - FlexStaff

FlexStaff
📍 Staten Island, New York, United States 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

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 super...
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    Job Details

    • Location Staten Island, New York
    • Job Type Full time
    • Category Health Technologists and Technicians
    • Posted Date July 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 13, 2026