Ophthalmic Assistant -Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd

Job Summary

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.

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 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.

Job Eligibility 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. OR Work requires certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

Job Hours

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.