Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
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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. Thats the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team and The Power of Every One.
Job Title
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Location
Streetsboro
Facility
Eye Regnl Streetsboro
Department
EyeRegnl StreetsboroIntegrated Surgical Institute
Job Code
C15012
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patientfirst 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.
At Eye Regional Streetsboro the opportunities to learn more about Ophthalmology as the field continues to grow and advance. As an Ophthalmic Assistant you will utilize the latest technology to provide vision care by providing various tests and procedures to patients. This position is an essential aspect of comprehensive treatment and wellness and your work can make a lasting difference in your community every day.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM 5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform clinical and technical ophthalmic duties and basic patient care as directed by a physician or supervisor.
Receive and prepare patients for examination and treatment under the direction of a supervisor or physician.
Perform routine screening tests and document patient information in the patient medical record.
Stock and maintain exam rooms with equipment and supplies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or 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 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 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 90day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Employment Type
Full-Time
