
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Garfield Heights, OHJob$17.25–26.31/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant prepares patients for examinations or treatment under a supervisor’s or physician’s direction. The role supports Cleveland Clinic’s retina team and includes documenting patient information, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and performing clinical and technical ophthalmic duties and basic patient care. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the stated hourly pay range is $17.25 to $26.31.
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Full job description
Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.
Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. 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. Under the direction of a supervisor or physician, you will receive and prepare patients for examination or treatment.
A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 5:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Document patient information in the patient medical record.
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Perform stocking, maintenance and other related duties as assigned, including maintaining exam rooms, equipment and supplies.
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Perform clinical and technical ophthalmic duties and basic patient care as directed by physician or supervisor.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Successful completion of the written exam for Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
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Recent graduate an Ophthalmic Technology Program (not yet COT certified)
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1 year experience providing direct patient care under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Experience performing visual field testing, fundus photography, OCT, IOL Master, and contact lens I & R
Physical Requirements:
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Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and PC.
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Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
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May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
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Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $17.25
Maximum hourly: $26.31
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.).
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
How this job compares
Set against the 3,432 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.25–26.31/hr
- Ohio median$23–30/hr82 hourly ranges
- US median$24–34/hr1,932 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.78/hr, is 17% below the Ohio median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Patient Care hourly ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 222 open Patient Care jobs in Ohio and 3,432 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic (this employer)101 open
- CVS Health40 open
- Bon Secours Mercy Health24 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (879 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,053 of the 3,432 open Patient Care jobs (60%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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