Job Summary:

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work next to talented caregivers and provide exceptional and highly ranked care to local, national and international patients who travel to the Cole Eye Institute. The Cole Eye Institute currently has more than 20 locations across the greater Cleveland and Akron areas with plans for future growth. The Cole Eye Institute is among the world’s most advanced eye centers and is among the top in the nation. Cole Eye serves more than 330,000 patients annually – among the highest volumes in the nation. The Institute includes more than 140 staff physicians and researchers who diagnose, treat, and investigate all conditions of the eye, including macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. The Cole Eye Institute is looking to hire a full-time Certified Ophthalmic Technician to provide world class care to patients in a compassionate, attentive, and efficient out-patient setting. Our Certified Ophthalmic Technician are an integral part of the ophthalmic caregiver team and strive to provide the best ophthalmic care possible to patients. They work under the supervision of ophthalmologists to obtain and document detailed patient histories as well as to perform a series of preliminary tests to aid the physician in diagnosing and treating patients. Primary Duties include: -Performing basic patient care, ophthalmic testing procedures and initial patient examinations as directed by physician or supervisor. -Performing clinical functions and assists with basic training of non-certified technicians and students.Ideal Candidate: -Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes. -Is empathetic to the needs and concerns of patients. -Has a minimum of 1 year experience. -Can work in a fast-paced environment and be an effective and positive member of our collaborative team. -Is a detail-oriented professional, having excellent communication skills, a friendly and outgoing personality, and a willingness to learn. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.