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Job Title

Ophthalmic Assistant Non Certified:

Location

Strongsville

Facility

Strongsville Fam Health Surg Center:

Department

Strongsville Ophthalmology-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

C13000

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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

When you join the Cleveland Clinic’s Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center team, you become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers a wide array of services to provide patients with unparalleled care and support. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless appreciation and build a rewarding career.

There is always something new to learn as the field of ophthalmology continues to grow and advance. Ophthalmic Assistants provide vision care under the supervision of a licensed ophthalmologist and assist with taking patient histories, performing diagnostic tests and procedures, patient scheduling, and exam room preparation.

A caregiver in this position works 7: 00am to 4:30pm or 7:30am to 5:00pm.

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 or GED
• Minimum of one year experience in an ophthalmic setting providing direct patient care
• Additional formal education or training in ophthalmology may substitute for some or all of the stated experience

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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