Certified Ophthalmic Technician
About The Position
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 Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. $5,000 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION Duke Eye Center of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician at our eye center in Durham, NC to assist physicians and other technical support colleagues in performing diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
Requirements
- Work requires completion of Ophthalmic Technician training and certification as a certified Ophthalmic Technician by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
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.
- Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp, tonometers
- Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist withminor office surgery, laser treatments and OR surgery as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
