Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Ophthalmic Assistant - Certified

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeHolly Springs, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Education generally equivalent to a high school education.
One year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry, or graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.
Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, the healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the plan of care.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up.
Ability to use fine motor skills.
Ability to record activities and document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations and re-evaluations of patient status.
Ability to use a computer and learn new software programs.
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
Ability to remain focused and organized.
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
Working knowledge of and completion of appropriate Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including visual acuity, history taking, tonometry, lensometry, motility, pupil assessment, visual fields, and simple color vision tests.
Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
Administer dilation or anesthetic drops, or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
Direct patient flow; obtain medical and personal data for patient charts; screen patients for conditions; and arrange laboratory and other tests, ophthalmic photography, outpatient studies, patient admissions, and surgery as requested by the physician.
Explain diagnostic procedures and treatment methods to alleviate patient and family concerns.
Complete stocking and maintenance functions and maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms.
Perform clerical functions, including assisting with appointments and telephone call screening and filing test results, forms, and letters into medical records.

At Duke Health, we're 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 at Holly Springs - 401 Irving Pkwy

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified under close supervision assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform 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, Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal, administer dilation or anesthetic drops or assist with patient contact lens insertion and removal training.
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.
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.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Education

Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.

Experience

Work requires 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry; OR, graduation from an accredited Ophthalmic Technician program.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

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

Must have BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

*Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships *Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others *Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the plan of care *Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up *Able to use fine motor skills *Able to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status *Able to use computer and learn new software programs *Able to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients *Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking *Able to remain focused and organized *Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients *Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions *Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements

JOB HOURS

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

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's 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 ideas—an 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.

About the Company

Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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