Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Ophthalmic Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified)

Location

Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Job Code

C13000

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-5:00pmPerforms clinical and technical ophthalmic duties and basic patient care as directed by physician or supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction of supervisor or physician receives and prepares patients for examination or treatment.
• May perform routine screening tests.
• Documents patient information in the patient medical record.
• Performs stocking, maintenance and other duties as assigned, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• 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.

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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