Ophthalmic Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:36 Gundersen Health System is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant 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. What you will get: This role will start in June 2024 and will last for 1 year from hire Hands-on experience working with multiple Ophthalmic providers throughout the Gundersen Health System Starting hourly rate of $16.77/hour + more for experience 3 different positions available: based mainly at the La Crosse Clinic, based mainly at the Onalaska Clinic & opportunity to travel to the Winona, Whitehall & Viroqua Clinics. What you will do: Work 36 hours each week, Monday-Friday Hours are between 8:00am-5:00pm, except for Thursday hours are between 8:00am-7:00pm. Have the opportunity to travel to all Gundersen optical locations Help support and scribe with the Provider What you will need: Highschool diploma or equivalency 6 months customer service/public relations experience Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's who we are.Job Description: Performs support functions to the eye practices of the department including pre-testing for appointments and various diagnostic tests. Major Responsibilities: 1. Perform preliminary testing procedures to include measurement and verification of visual acuity and checking intra-ocular pressures. Interview patient to develop statement of visual history. 2. Responsible for administering Humphrey visual field diagnostic procedures as well as OCT analysis of optic nerve and retina. Other testing may include pentacam, pachymetery, and specular microscope. 3. Coordinate the scheduling of various surgical procedures and preparation of pre-op paperwork. Perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs. May also include outreach travel. 4. Interact with patients, pharmacies, and optical dispensaries in the release and communication of prescriptions and give appropriate advice regarding eye symptoms and problems. 5. Certain other responsibilities may include managing and ordering supplies and inventories in department, contact lens order processing, and instruction in insertion, removal, and handling of contact lenses. 6. May assist in minor surgical procedures including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment and instruments as well as assisting the surgeon in the procedure. Could also counsel pre- and post-opeative eye surgery... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C7DE059823C640FC