Associate Ophthalmic Assistant

sanford; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Well‑being Program

Career advancement opportunities

Wage based on experience

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks an ophthalmic assistant to perform preliminary screening and assist physicians with procedures. You will collect patient data and communicate findings to the doctor, supporting accurate diagnosis and patient-centered care.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm; 32 hours weekly; wage based on experience; comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred; training provided for required skills.
• Previous health care experience or training in ophthalmology/optometry/optical office preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations and/or tests to facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider.
• Assist the physician with procedures and care of the patient.
• Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicate this data to the doctor.

Skills

Patient Focused Care

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate

Basic Life Support Certification

Health care experience in ophthalmology/optometry

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Compensation: Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Why you will love this role

• Patient Focused Care
• Supportive work environment
• Employee Well‑being Program
• Wage based on experience
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Summary

Perform preliminary screening examinations and/or tests to facilitate diagnosis and treatment by the provider. Assist the physician with procedures and care of the patient. Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicate this data to the doctor.

Job Description

Assist the physician with procedures and care of the patient. Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data from the patient or caregiver and communicate this data to the doctor.

Qualifications

• High School graduate is preferred. Will provide training and education for required skills.
• Previous health care experience or training in ophthalmology, optometry, and/or optical office preferred. Basic Life Support Certification required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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