Ophthalmic Assistant at Duke

At Duke Health were 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 Healths mission across the state of North Carolina.$2500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!JOB LOCATIONNCEENT of Chapel Hill - 1838 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Chapel Hill NC 27514JOB 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 RESPONSIBILITIESUnder 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 chartAdminister 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 REQUIREMENTSWork 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 CertificationDuke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals 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 ideasan 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 Physical Job 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. Key Skills Fashion Retail,Engineering,IFRS,Axapta,Computing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1