Ophthalmic Assistant: Eye Center Diagnostics

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2,500 commitment bonus for qualifying

Job summary

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd in Durham, NC is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support Eye Center physicians and staff in diagnostic testing for eye problems.

Under close supervision, you will assist with various tests, screen exams, measure acuity, fit contact lenses, and maintain equipment while preparing patient charts. The schedule is day shifts, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: high school education or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year of directly related ophthalmology or optometry experience.
• Degrees, Licensure: N/A

Responsibilities

• Assist Eye Center physicians and other staff to perform diagnostic tests for eye problems.
• Conduct preliminary screening exams for physician review, including central and peripheral visual field tests, color vision tests, and tonometry.
• Examine cornea, lens and anterior chamber using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
• Measure acuity with/without glasses; obtain lensometry measurements and record findings.
• Assist physician to fit patients with contact lenses and calibrate/maintain instruments; stock rooms.

Skills

Ophthalmology knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd in Durham, NC is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to support Eye Center physicians and staff in diagnostic testing for eye problems.

Under close supervision, you will assist with various tests, screen exams, measure acuity, fit contact lenses, and maintain equipment while preparing patient charts. The schedule is day shifts, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays.