Ophthalmic Assistant - Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment Bonus

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support a Duke Eye Center physician under close supervision. You will perform diagnostic tests and help evaluate eye conditions, contributing to compassionate patient care. This role focuses on accuracy, patient comfort, and teamwork.

The schedule is day shifts, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Training will cover equipment use and clerical tasks, including charting and appointment coordination, within a supportive eye-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations and tests as directed (visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, color vision).
• Direct the flow of patients and collect data for charts; arrange for tests, photography, admissions and procedures as requested by physician.
• Examine cornea, lens, and anterior chamber with a slit lamp and note deviations from normal.
• May administer dilation or anesthetic drops and assist with contact lens training.
• Explain procedures to patients and support family understanding; assist with stocking and room maintenance.
• Complete clerical tasks including appointments and filing results.

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.

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd

Job Summary

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant 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.
• 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.
• Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
• May administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
• Alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining diagnostic procedures and method of treatment.
• Training on equipment.
• Develop skills to be able to take COA exam for next level certification.
• 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 yeear 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.

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