Certified/Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant I

                    

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Job Title

Certified/Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant I

                        

Location

Twinsburg

                    

Facility

Twinsburg Family Health Center

                     

Department

Twinsburg Ophthalmology Opa-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

C15012

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center to become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing the community with advanced specialty care, primary care and various surgical services. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding, lifelong career at Cleveland Clinic.

As a Certified or Non-Certified 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.  

This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role from 8:00am to 5:00pm with variable schedules. Flotations include traveling to the various Cole Eye facilities.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Receive and prepare patients for examination or treatment. 
• Perform routine screening tests. 
• Document patient information in the patient medical record. 
• Perform stocking, maintenance and other related duties as assigned, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience with fundus photography, IOL Master and/or contact lens patient training

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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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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