Ophthalmic Assistant

JOB LOCATION

Duke Eye Center at Erwin Rd - 2351 Erwin Rd

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant under close supervision to assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel in performing diagnostic tests necessary for the evaluation of patient eye problems.

• Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review, including central and peripheral visual field tests, simple color vision tests, indentation and applanation tonometry tests to determine intraocular pressure, and pupil testing for size, equality, and reaction prior to dilation.
• Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
• Measure acuity of patient with and without glasses for distance and near vision; obtain optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems; record findings on patient chart.
• Administer Electro-Retinogram and Electro-Oculogram tests to patients.
• Obtain medical and personal data for patient charts.
• Assist the physician in fitting patients with contact lenses.
• Calibrate and maintain all instruments used, including biomicroscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp, and tonometers; clean and stock consultation rooms and laboratory with drugs and supplies as needed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Work requires an educational background generally equivalent to a high school education.
• Work requires 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry.

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