Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
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Job Location:
Wake Forest, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.
$5000 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!
JOB LOCATION
Duke Eye Center of Raleigh - 3480 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking aCertified Ophthalmic Assistantat our eye center in Raleigh NC to assist physicians and other technical support colleagues in performing diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
JOB DUTIES AND 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.
- 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.
- 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 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry; OR graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.
- Work requires certification as a certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO)
- Must have BLS Certification
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age color disability gender genderexpression 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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