Visual Field Technician I

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System's Independence Family Health Center is seeking a Visual Field Technician I to join the Ind Ophthalmology-Integrated Surgical Institute. This role supports eye care with 8:00am-5:00pm shifts at Independence and Strongsville locations, providing patient care and preparing patients for visual field testing.

You will perform tests, record results, and assist with supplies while adhering to PPE and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal ophthalmology training preferred.
• Healthcare-facing customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine screening tests, including vision checks.
• Record data in patient records and enter into the visual field machine.
• Prepare patients for exams and administer dilation drops when indicated.
• Maintain exam rooms and assist with ordering office supplies.

Skills

Vision testing

Patient interaction

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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Job Title

Visual Field Technician I

Location

Independence

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

Department

Ind Ophthalmology-Integrated Surgical Institute

Job Code

C99991

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

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