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    Cleveland Clinic

    Healthcare

    Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

    Avon Lake Family Health Center, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    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

    Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

    Location

    Avon Lake

    Facility

    Avon Lake Family Health Center

    Department

    Eye Surgery-Avon Lake-Integrated Surgical Institute

    Job Code

    C13000

    Shift

    Days

    Schedule

    7:30am-4:30pm

    Job Summary

    Job Details

    *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500*

    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.

    As an 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.

    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/GED
    • One year of experience in an ophthalmic setting providing direct patient care OR additional formal training in Ophthalmology
    • 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.

    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/

    Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.

    Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland Clinic is a healthcare organization focused on patient care, research, and education. The job description mentions the Taussig Cancer Center and the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.

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    1921
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