Ophthalmic Technician II | 0.9 FTE | Days

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, is hiring an Ophthalmic Assistant/Tech to join our eye care team. You will provide a quality optical experience to patients and guests while supporting Ophthalmologists and Optometrists across our optometry locations.

Minimum qualifications include a COA certification, a COT certification within 18 months of hire, and 3–4 years of relevant experience. High school diploma required; 36-hour work week with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years relevant work experience including one year as Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
• COA certification by JCAHPO is required.
• COT certification by JCAHPO must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality optical experience to our patients and guests.
• Assist at Emplify optometry locations including multiple communities.
• Work 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Skills

3-4 years experience

COA certification

COT certification

Ophthalmic assistant

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. 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.

What You'll Do

• Work 36 hours each week Monday - Fridays, Days No weekends or holidays
• Location : La Crosse
• 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
• 3-4 years relevant work experience to include one year of experience as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant working with an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist
• Required: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certified by JCAHPO
• Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certified by JCAHPO within 18 months of hire date

What You'll Get

• Starting pay of $24.36/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.

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.

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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.