Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified - Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd

Duke Health; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Commitment bonus

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (JCAHPO)

BLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

$5000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd

Job Summary

We are seeking a Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified under close supervision assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.

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, Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal, administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work requires 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry; OR, graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.
• Work requires certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
• Must have BLS Certification.

JOB HOURS

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

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