Ophthalmic Assistant at Duke Health

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ophthalmology, Optometry, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Care, Visual Field Tests, Tonometry, Slit Lamp Examination, Lensometry, Contact Lens Fitting, Instrument Calibration, Patient Charting, Electro-Retinogram, Electro-Oculogram, Medical Data Collection, Cleaning, Stocking Supplies

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. $2,500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates! JOB LOCATION Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant under close supervision assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems. JOB DUTIES AND 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 applantation 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. Administer Electro-Retinogram and Electro-Oculogram tests to patients. Obtain medical and personal data for patient charts. Assist the physician to fit patients with contact lenses. 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. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education. Work requires 1 yeear of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential PhysicalJob Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Responsibilities

Assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems. Perform preliminary screening examinations and maintain instruments used in the eye care process.