Ophthalmic Technician I | Float Position

Gundersen Health System; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career Development Center

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Float Ophthalmic Technician I to support optometrists, perform diagnostic tests, and maintain smooth clinic operations across locations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years in optical or customer service, and COA certification within 18 months.

Travel among clinic sites is required; starting pay is $20.31/hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years work experience in optical, patient or customer service.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certified by JCAHPO within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrists in providing high-quality patient care.
• Perform diagnostic tests and ensure workflow in clinic.
• Travel to multiple clinic locations as required.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Optical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

COA certification (JCAHPO)

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 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 a dedicated and detail-oriented Float Ophthalmic Technician I to join our team at Emplify Health. The ideal candidate will assist optometrists in providing high-quality patient care, performing various diagnostic tests, and ensuring a smooth workflow in the clinic.

What You'll Do

Work 36 hours each week Monday - Fridays, Days ranging from 7:00am-5:00pm No weekends or holidays Location: Float position Required to travel to all clinic locations: Viroqua, La Crosse, 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 2 years work experience in optical, patient or customer service Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certified by JCAHPO within 18 months of hire date

What You'll Get

Starting pay of $20.31/hour + more for experience 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267. 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! 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.