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Job Title

Ophthalmic Assistant Non-Certified II

                        

Location

Cuyahoga Falls

                    

Facility

Stow Falls Medical Office Center

                     

Department

Stow-Falls Express-Regional Operations

                      

Job Code

C99927

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

 
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 from 7:30am to 4:00pm. 

 
A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Receive and prepare patients for examination or treatment. 

• Perform clinical and technical ophthalmic duties for high acuity patient populations, including those admitted to the hospital and/or with critical patient care needs. 

• Perform routine screening tests as needed. 

• Document patient information in the patient medical record. 

• Perform stocking, maintenance and other duties, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies. 

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma/GED 

• Knowledge of medical terminology 

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

• Knowledge of ophthalmic sub-specialties and testing procedures 

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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