Visual Field Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Visual Field Technician to support patient care through accurate visual field testing and data entry across locations in Cleveland area.

The role involves screening tests, measuring visual acuity, preparing patients, and ensuring proper orders and billing. It requires a high school diploma, preference for ophthalmology training and patient-facing healthcare experience. Typical hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred ophthalmology training.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine screening tests, such as vision and glasses checks.
• Check visual acuity and read current glasses prescription.
• Record data in patient records, enter patient information into the automated visual field machine, and perform proper visual field tests as indicated by ordering physician.
• Receive and prepare patients for exams or treatment to be performed by administering dilation drops after visual field testing is completed (if indicated by ordering physician).
• Perform various clerical functions, including ensuring that the ordering physician has signed the appropriate testing order prior to performing the test and that the charge is captured correctly after the test is completed.
• Maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms by cleaning and stocking daily, assisting and maintaining appropriate supply of medications as needed and conducting basic maintenance.
• Assist with ordering medical/office supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vision testing

Data entry

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our Visual Field Technicians participate in delivering patient care effectively and receive and prepare patients for visual field testing. Cole Eye Institute is among the world’s most advanced eye centers. Our retina team has some of the best clinical outcomes in the field and is passionate about leading the way in research and innovation for retinal diseases.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 5:00pm.

This caregiver will float between Hillcrest Hospital and the Beachwood office.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform routine screening tests, such as vision and glasses checks.
• Check visual acuity and read current glasses prescription.
• Record data in patient records, enter patient information into the automated visual field machine, and perform proper visual field tests as indicated by ordering physician.
• Receive and prepare patients for exams or treatment to be performed by administering dilation drops after visual field testing is completed (if indicated by ordering physician).
• Perform various clerical functions, including ensuring that the ordering physician has signed the appropriate testing order prior to performing the test and that the charge is captured correctly after the test is completed.
• Maintain the physical environment of exam and procedure rooms by cleaning and stocking daily, assisting and maintaining appropriate supply of medications as needed and conducting basic maintenance.
• Assist with ordering medical/office supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma/GED.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Formal education or training in ophthalmology
• Prior experience in a customer-facing role; prior experience in a healthcare setting in a patient-facing role preferred
• Additional formal education or training in ophthalmology may substitute for some or all of the stated experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment utilized to perform testing procedures.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, good eye-hand coordination to perform various tests.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.25

Maximum hourly: $19.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).