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Job Title

Non-Certified Ophthalmic Technician:

Location

Beachwood

Facility

Beachwood Cole Eye:

Department

Cole Eye Beachwood-Integrated Surgical Institute:

Job Code

C13000

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute to become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This center located in Beachwood treats adults and children with all ophthalmic conditions, performing basic eye care and advanced eye surgery. Because of the broad range of therapies and surgical treatment options, people from all over the world come for treatment from our world-class staff. Here, you can build a rewarding career, enhance your skills and develop life-long relationships with fellow caregivers.

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 days 8:**00am to 5:00pm.**Floating between all regional Cole Eye facilities is required. **

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and prepare patients for examination or treatment.

• Perform initial patient examinations, ophthalmic testing procedures and routine screening tests.

• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.

• Document patient information in their medical record.

• Perform clerical, stocking, maintenance and related duties.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED

• One year of experience in an ophthalmic setting providing direct patient care OR additional formal training in Ophthalmology

• 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.

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