Ophthalmic Assistant - Decorah, IA - Full-time

gundersenhealth; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Emplify Health is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant to support our eye care practices in Decorah, IA. This role handles patient care tasks, pre-testing, and diagnostic support for providers, with no prior optical experience required.

We offer on-the-job training and a path for career growth within a not-for-profit healthcare network. We provide comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company match, PTO, health insurance, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 6 months customer service and/or public relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours each week.
• Monday - Fridays, Days.
• No weekends or holidays.
• Location: Decorah, IA.
• Opportunities to assist at all Emplify optometry locations including Viroqua, Onalaska, Tomah, Waukon, Decorah, Prairie du Chien, Black River Falls, Whitehall, Winona, Wabasha, Sparta, Hillsboro, and Friendship.
• Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

We're not just filling positions, we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

We are hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant to support the department's eye care practices. This role is responsible for assisting with patient care functions, including pre-testing for appointments, performing various diagnostic tests, and supporting providers in delivering quality patient care. No prior optical experience required!

What You'll Do

• Work 40 hours each week
• Monday - Fridays, Days
• No weekends or holidays
• Location: Decorah, IA
• Opportunities to assist at all Emplify optometry locations including Viroqua, Onalaska, Tomah, Waukon, Decorah, Prairie du Chien, Black River Falls, Whitehall, Winona, Wabasha, Sparta, Hillsboro, and Friendship
• Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalency
• At least 6 months customer service and/or public relations experience

What You'll Get

• Starting pay of $17.93/hour + more for experience
• On the job training
• We offer top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health's Career Development Center to help you navigate your career

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer