Ophthalmic Assistant
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Ophthalmic Assistant 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 an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.
- 1 years of directly related experience working for an Ophthalmologist.
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.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
