Ophthalmic Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Ophthalmic Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
**Eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus**
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.
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 7:30am to 4:30pm.
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
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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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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