Ophthalmic Assistant Apprentice
Cleveland Clinic
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Paid, full-time position starting at $17 per hour, with the ability to advance to Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant before taking the exam Life-changing healthcare, retirement and paid time off benefits Training on-site at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. If you wish to work in a regional setting closer to home, the first 6 months of orientation will need to be completed at Main Campus. The rest of the training can be completed at the regional sites which include Independence, Beachwood, Westlake and Marymount (depending on location availability at the time) Support and mentoring from experienced caregivers Nationally recognized credentials in a high-demand career
A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 5:00pm. Apprenticeship start date: Monday, August 17, 2026 A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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. Prepare for the Certification Exam.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED Prior experience in a customer-facing role OR additional formal education or training in ophthalmology
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Knowledge of medical terminology Prior experience in healthcare settings in a patient-facing role. Prior experience documenting exam findings in Epic
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment utilized to perform testing procedures. Manual dexterity to perform various exams and hold equipment; good eye-hand coordination; may require long periods of standing and walking.
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. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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