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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026

About the role

                    

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

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

                        

Location

Cuyahoga Falls

                    

Facility

Stow Falls Medical Office Center

                     

Department

Cole Eye Clinic/Support-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

000701

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-5:00pm

                       

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.   

Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Our retina team has some of the best clinical outcomes in the field and is passionate about leading the way in research and innovation for retinal diseases. Under the direction of a supervisor or physician, you will receive and prepare patients for examination or treatment. 

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 5:00pm. Floating to other Cole Eye locations may be required.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Document patient information in the patient medical record. 
  • Perform stocking, maintenance and other related duties as assigned, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies. 
  • Perform clinical and technical ophthalmic duties and basic patient care as directed by physician or supervisor. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Successful completion of the written exam for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 
  • Recent graduate an Ophthalmic Technology Program (not yet COT certified) 
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO
  • 1 year experience providing direct patient care under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist 

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. 

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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