Certified Ophthalmic Assistant – Eye Center Diagnostics

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd in Durham, NC seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified to assist an Eye Center physician and other technical staff with diagnostic tests for eye problems.

The role requires certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS. The schedule is day shifts, Monday–Friday, with no weekends. Duke Health emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork within the eye center.

Qualifications

• Requires education background equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry or graduation from Ophthalmic Technician program.
• Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by JCAHPO is required.
• BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, simple color vision tests.
• Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber with a slit lamp and note variations from normal; administer dilation or anesthetic drops; assist with contact lens training.
• Direct the flow of patients; obtain medical/personal data for charts; screen patients for conditions; arrange for labs, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, admissions, and surgery as requested.
• Stocking and maintaining exam and procedure rooms; ensure cleanliness and readiness of equipment.
• Perform clerical duties such as scheduling, call screening, and filing results into medical records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of ophthalmology/optometry experience or graduation from accredited Ophthalmic Technician program

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (JCAHPO)

BLS Certification

Job description

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd in Durham, NC seeks an Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified to assist an Eye Center physician and other technical staff with diagnostic tests for eye problems.

The role requires certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS. The schedule is day shifts, Monday–Friday, with no weekends. Duke Health emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork within the eye center.