Visual Field Technician I

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center seeks a Visual Field Technician to support primary care and eye services. You will work between Independence and Strongsville locations, performing visual field tests, recording results, and preparing patients for exams with attention to accuracy and safety.

The role requires manual dexterity and patient-facing interaction, with training provided on OCTs, Topography, and Pentacam as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal Ophthalmology training preferred.
• Experience in a customer-facing or patient-facing healthcare role 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 and operate the visual field machine.
• Prepare patients for exams, including dilation if directed by physician.
• Handle clerical tasks and ensure orders are signed and charges captured.
• Maintain exam rooms and assist with supplies as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Eye-hand coordination

Clerical skills

Customer-facing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Automated visual field machine

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

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. Training and experience regarding visual fields, OCTs, Topography, and possibly Pentacams will be provided in this exciting and innovative role.

A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role will be shared between our Independence and Strongsville locations.

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 or GED

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Formal education or training in Ophthalmology. This may substitute some of or all the required experience
• Experience in a customer-facing role OR in a patient-facing role in a healthcare setting

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.).