Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified - NCEENT of North Durham

Duke University; Durham (NC); Ibrido; USD 38.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Duke Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified, to support Eye Center physicians in evaluating patient eye problems. Under supervision, you will perform diagnostic tests and assist with patient care at NCEENT of North Durham.

Responsibilities include screenings, visual field tests, tonometry, lensometry, keratometry, and assisting with contact lens fittings, while maintaining equipment and patient charts. Regular day shifts are offered in Durham, NC.

Competenze

• Work requires at least 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.
• Education background generally equivalent to a high school education.

Mansioni

• Assist Eye Center physicians and support staff to perform diagnostic tests for eye problems.
• Conduct preliminary screening exams for physician review (visual fields, color vision, tonometry).
• Examine cornea, lens, and anterior chamber with a slit lamp.
• Measure visual acuity with/without glasses; perform lensometry measurements.
• Record findings in patient charts and assist with contact lens fitting.
• Calibrate and maintain instruments (biomicroscope, lensometer, keratometer, tonometers).
• Restock rooms and prepare supplies; perform related duties as needed.

Conoscenze

Ophthalmology experience

Eye care

Patient screening

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Biomicroscope

Lensometer

Keratometer

Tonometer

Descrizione del lavoro

Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified - NCEENT of North Durham

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 273994

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 22, 2026

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.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

$2500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

NCEENT of North Durham - 4102 North Roxboro Street

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking aOphthalmic 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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under close supervision assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
• Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; simple color vision tests; indentation and applanation tonometry tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
• Measure acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision; obtain optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems; record findings on patient chart. Administer Electro-Retinogram and Electro-Oculogram tests to patients.
• Obtain medical and personal data for patient charts.
• Assist the physician to fit patients with contact lenses.
• Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including, but not limited to, biomicroscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; clean and stock consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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

JOB HOURS

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

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

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Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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