Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Emplify Health is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe to support eye practices across La Crosse and surrounding clinics. The role offers travel to Onalaska and Tomah, with duties in clinic and surgery support. Great for pre-med students. Position begins May 2027 as a 1-year contract.

Starting pay is $17.93 per hour, with additional pay for experience. Four travel-inclusive paths available across La Crosse area and adjacent clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency; 6 months customer service and/or public relations experience

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

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

About the role

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 seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant/Scribe to join our growing and thriving organization. This is your opportunity to perform support functions to the eye practices of the department and gain exposure as an ophthalmology scribe. This is a great opportunity for Pre-Med Students! This role will start in May 2027 and is a 1-year Contract!

What You Do

Work 36 hours a week. Monday-Friday Hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm Position locations vary and do include some travel

What You Get

Starting Pay: $17.93 hour + more for experience!

There are four positions available:

• Work with General Ophthalmology, primarily out of La Crosse and opportunity to travel to Onalaska and Tomah. Team member will work with him in clinic and surgery.
• Work with General Ophthalmologist, working out of La Crosse and opportunity to travel to Winona, Whitehall, and Viroqua. Team member will work with him in clinic and surgery.
• Work with General Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist, working solely out of La Crosse. Team member will work in clinic solely.
• Work with Retinal Specialist, working solely out of La Crosse. Team member will work with him in clinic and surgery.

What You Need

High School Diploma or equivalency 6 months customer service and/or public relations experience

About the Employer

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

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love!

Company Background

Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.