Ophthalmic Assistant- Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

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Job Location

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified, Ophthalmic Assistant. Under close supervision, assist the Eye Center physicians and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems. Performs basic ophthalmic testing procedures as directed by physician or supervisor including, but not limited to: visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, and may perform refraction. May administer dilation or anesthetic drops. Performs various clerical, stocking, and maintenance functions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests. Direct the flow of patients; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions; arrange for laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies and patient admissions and surgery as requested by physician Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal. May administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training. Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
• Complete stocking and maintenance functions and maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
• Perform various clerical functions, including assisting with appointments and telephone call screening activities and filing test results, forms, and letters into medical records

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.
• Requires certification for Ophthalmic Assistants by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) AND 2 years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist.
• Must have BLS Certification
• Requires certification for Ophthalmic Assistants by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) AND 2 years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist.

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

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