Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Cleveland Clinic; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Twinsburg Family Health Center is hiring a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmology services in a busy clinic. You will assist the ophthalmologist, perform clinical tasks, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, recent ophthalmic program graduate, COA certification, and at least one year of direct patient care experience. The schedule is 8:00am–5:00pm, with days shift at Twinsburg location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of COA written exam required.
• Recent graduate of Ophthalmic Technology Program preferred.
• One year of direct patient care under ophthalmologist supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct patient care

Medical terminology

Ophthalmology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Recent graduate of Ophthalmic Technology Program

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) by JCAHPO

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

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Location

Twinsburg

Facility

Twinsburg Family Health Center

Department

Twinsburg Ophthalmology Opa-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

C15012

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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-arts 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 OphthalmicAssistant, you will support the Ophthalmologist by performing various clinical and administrative tasks throughout the department. You willassistwith direct patient care as directed, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and at ease throughout their appointment and exam. In this role, your ability tofacilitatea welcoming environment can make a difference in the lives ofCleveland Clinicpatients every day.

A caregiver in this position works8:00am to 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive andpreparepatientsfor examination or treatment.

• Perform routine screening tests.

• Document patient informationinthepatientmedical record.

• Perform stocking,maintenanceand other related duties as assigned, includingmaintainingexam rooms,equipmentand 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

• 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 anOphthalmologist

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.

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