DC
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
full-time•Durham
About this role
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.
$5,000 Commitment Bonus & $2,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!
JOB LOCATION
Duke Eye Center of South Durham - 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Certified Ophthalmic Technician at our eye center in Durham, 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, 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.
- Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including but not limited to bio-microscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp, tonometers
- Sterilize and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assist withminor office surgery, laser treatments and OR surgery as required
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Work requires completion of Ophthalmic Technician training and certification as a certified Ophthalmic Technician by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
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 oncollaboration, 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.
What you'll do
- The Certified Ophthalmic Technician will assist physicians in performing diagnostic tests and managing patient flow. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary examinations, maintaining instruments, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
About Duke Careers
Duke Health Technology Solutions is a robust, specialized division of Duke University Health System dedicated to the development and management of enterprise IT systems. A 2018 Davies Award Recipient, Duke Health is nationally recognized for IT and information management as the first healthcare system to be awarded top honors by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) for inpatient, ambulatory and analytics health information technology capabilities. As a ‘Most Wired’ health system, our employees are among the top-skilled IT experts in the Triangle and work with leading scholars and researchers across Duke University to develop innovative technologies that support our mission of delivering tomorrow's healthcare today.
Ready to join Duke Careers?
Take the next step in your career journey
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Certified Ophthalmic Technician do at Duke Careers?
As a Certified Ophthalmic Technician at Duke Careers, you will: the Certified Ophthalmic Technician will assist physicians in performing diagnostic tests and managing patient flow. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary examinations, maintaining instruments, and assisting with minor surgical procedures..
Is the Certified Ophthalmic Technician position at Duke Careers remote?
The Certified Ophthalmic Technician position at Duke Careers is based in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Certified Ophthalmic Technician position at Duke Careers?
You can apply for the Certified Ophthalmic Technician position at Duke Careersdirectly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process.