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Job Title

Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Location

Beachwood

Facility

Beachwood Cole Eye

Department

Cole Eye Beachwood-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

C13000

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,500

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is among the world’s most advanced eye centers, with experts offering the latest in prevention, diagnostics and treatment options. Come take part in innovating the healthcare industry by becoming a caregiver on our team. Here, you will grow alongside some of the best caregivers and build a lasting, meaningful career.

As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will support the Ophthalmologist by performing various clinical and administrative tasks throughout the department. You will assist with direct patient care as directed, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and at ease throughout their appointment and exam. In this role, your ability to facilitate a welcoming environment can make a difference in the lives of Cleveland Clinic patients every day.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Receive and prepare patients for examination or treatment.

Perform routine screening tests.

Document patient information in the patient medical record.

Perform stocking, maintenance and other related duties as assigned, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High School Diploma/GED

One year of experience providing direct care under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist
Additional formal education or training in ophthalmology may substitute for some or all of the stated experience
Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and PC.
Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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