Ophthalmic Assistant - Apprenticeship (Ongoing)

Davita Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UW Health as an Ophthalmic Assistant Apprentice in Madison, Wisconsin, through an 8-month paid apprenticeship program. Candidates will receive training, gain hands-on patient care experience, and upon graduation, further opportunities as Ophthalmic Assistants await. An excellent benefits package along with competitive pay, ensures not just a job, but a pathway to a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules for work-life balance

Wellness options for employee/family well-being

Qualifications

• Formal acceptance into UW Health Medical or Ophthalmology program required.
• 1 year of prior work experience needed.
• Basic Life Support / CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join an 8-month Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Attend in-person classes and clinicals.
• Gain hands-on experience in direct patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Cohort starts 7/28/2025.

Pay:

We offer a competitive starting pay of $18.25 per hour. Upon graduation from the program, pay would increase based on the Ophthalmic Assistant pay grade. This position is benefit eligible.

Be part of something Remarkable

Are you looking to advance your career and become an Ophthalmic Assistant? Join the REMARKABLE UW Health team and receive training to become a Ophthalmic Assistant on paid work time.

We are currently seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant Apprentice to:

• Join our 8 month Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming an Ophthalmic Assistant at UW Health.


• Attend in person classes and clinicals.


• Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be interviewed and will be placed in Ophthalmic Assistant positions within UW Health.


• Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, visual acuities, processes, and procedures in an ophthalmology setting.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.


• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical, Ophthalmology or Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year of prior work experience Required

Licenses & Certifications:

• Basic Life Support / CPR Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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