Ophthalmic Assistant - Patient Care & Diagnostics

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Strongsville seeks a Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmology services in the Integrated Surgical Institute. You will assist with patient intake, tests, scheduling, and exam room prep, under supervision of a licensed ophthalmologist.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of ophthalmic patient care experience, plus knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year experience in an ophthalmic setting providing direct patient care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care in ophthalmology

Medical terminology

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Strongsville seeks a Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant to support ophthalmology services in the Integrated Surgical Institute. You will assist with patient intake, tests, scheduling, and exam room prep, under supervision of a licensed ophthalmologist.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of ophthalmic patient care experience, plus knowledge of medical terminology.