Ophthalmic Assistant

Duke University • Durham, NC

75d

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 comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina. We are seeking an 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.
• Work requires 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.

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.

Benefits

• $2,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED