Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified - Duke Eye Center at Holly Springs

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Eye Center in Holly Springs, NC is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified, to support an Eye Center physician and staff in diagnostic testing and patient flow.

Under close supervision you will perform screening tests, document findings, and assist with exams. Certification by JCAHPO and BLS are required, with a day-shift schedule Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1 year of ophthalmology/optometry experience or graduate from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.
• Certification as a JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening tests and document results.
• Direct patient flow and obtain data for charts; arrange tests and admissions.
• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns.
• Stock, maintain exam rooms, and support clerical tasks.
• Assist with appointments and telephone screening; file results.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Computer skills

Infection control

Clinical reasoning

Education

High school education

Ophthalmic Technician program

JCAHPO Ophthalmic Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

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 Holly Springs - 401 Irving Pkwy

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an 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

Education

Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.

Experience

Work requires 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry; OR, graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Work requires certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)

Must have BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

*Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships *Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others *Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the plan of care *Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up *Able to use fine motor skills *Able to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status *Able to use computer and learn new software programs *Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients *Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking *Able to remain focused and organized *Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients *Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions *Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements

JOB HOURS

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

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