Associate Ophthalmic Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rice Lake, WI is seeking an Allied Health professional to support ophthalmology services. The role involves performing preliminary screening tests to assist diagnoses and helping the physician with procedures and patient care.

You will collect ophthalmic data from patients and relay findings to the doctor, with training provided. A High School diploma and BLS certification are desirable, with prior healthcare exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate preferred; training provided for required skills.
• Previous health care experience in ophthalmology/optometry is preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary screening examinations and/or tests to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Assist the physician with procedures and patient care.
• Collect subjective and objective ophthalmic data and communicate to the doctor.

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake
Location: Rice Lake, WI
Address: 1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.50

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

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number

R-0275792

Job Function

Allied Health

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