Ophthalmic Assistant -Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Ophthalmic Assistant. Under close supervision assist Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
Requirements
- Work requires 1 year of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist or an Associate's Degree or higher in a relevant medical field.
- Certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Obtain medical and personal data for patient charts.
- 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.
Benefits
- $2,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
