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Ophthalmic Technician - Duke Eye Center

Duke University
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.

Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us

$5,000 Commitment Bonus | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (received at 6 months and 12 months).

  • Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the commitment bonus.**

JOB LOCATION

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd, 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).

Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.

Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.

This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

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