Certified Ophthalmic Associate

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke University Health System - Duke Eye Center Procedural Clinic seeks to hire Certified  Ophthalmic Associate who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Clinic Summary

The Duke Eye Center Labs procedural clinic is located in the Duke Eye Center Hudson Building 2351 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina 27710 and supports Duke Providers as they perform intravitreal injections and/or laser photocoagulation for patients with retinal disease.  Outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and the latest medications and intraocular implants. World-class Duke Ophthalmologists treat patients for diseases including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal degenerations, and vascular occlusions.

Job Summary

This position is part of a team of ophthalmic personnel skilled in assisting Duke Eye Center providers and other technical support colleagues primarily by preparing patients for intraocular injections.  High level disinfection (HLD) of instruments, retrieving of special prepared medications from Duke pharmacy, and retrieving/stocking of supplies are some of the secondary job tasks of this position.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri - 4/10 hours, 0730-1800 - day shifts

No weekends, holidays, or call.

Job Duties

• Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, ocular motility tests; tonometry tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
• Assisting the medical and nursing staff during examination and procedures.
• Disposing of contaminated supplies, instrument processing, high level disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments
• Preparing patients for intraocular eye injections by instilling eye drops and preparing medication for administration
• Assisting the physician with documentation and assuring the patient and family members are instructed on post procedure care and making appointments
• Direct the flow of patients examined by an Eye Center physician; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions, alleviate patient and family concerns by explaining procedures and method of treatment.
• Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic procedures, intraocular injections, and laser treatments.
• Assist the physician in the preparation of routine microbiological specimens and in various research studies. Perform other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

The position requires completion of Ophthalmic Technician training and certification as a certified Ophthalmic Technician by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).

One of the below certifications preferred:

• Certified ophthalmic technician (COT)
• Certified ophthalmic assistant (COA)
• Certified ophthalmic medical technician (COMT)
• And must have Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification