Ophthalmic Assistant - NCEENT of North Durham (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: - -$5,000 Commitment Bonus -- Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 6 months and 12 months). ----**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.** -JOB LOCATIONNCEENT of North Durham - 4102 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC -JOB HOURSThe schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays. - -JOB SUMMARYWe are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant at our Eye Center to assist physicians and other technical support colleagues in performing 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.
  • Must have BLS Certification -Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments. -Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. -We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community. -This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

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