Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – Eye Center | $5,000 Commitment Bonus

Duke Careers; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Duke Eye Center of Winston Salem at Duke Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and technicians in diagnostic eye testing. The role includes basic testing such as visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, and patient history taking, with potential dilation or anesthetic administration as directed.

The position requires 1 year of related ophthalmology experience or a graduate of an ophthalmic technician program, and JCAHPO certification with BLS.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 1 year of ophthalmology/optometry experience or graduation from an ophthalmic technician program.
• Certification as a JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Eye Center physicians and staff with diagnostic tests.
• Perform basic ophthalmic testing procedures under supervision.
• Handle clerical tasks and scheduling within the eye center.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of exam/procedure rooms.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Patient care

Clerical tasks

Equipment calibration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ophthalmic Technician program graduate

Tools

Slit lamp

Tonometry equipment

Visual field testing

Job description

Duke Eye Center of Winston Salem at Duke Health is seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support physicians and technicians in diagnostic eye testing. The role includes basic testing such as visual acuity, tonometry, lensometry, and patient history taking, with potential dilation or anesthetic administration as directed.

The position requires 1 year of related ophthalmology experience or a graduate of an ophthalmic technician program, and JCAHPO certification with BLS.