Apprentice - Ophthalmology Assistant

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic. Be part of something remarkable Find a rewarding career at UW Health. We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant Apprentice to: Join the UW Health Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming an ophthalmic assistant. Attend in person classes and clinicals. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be interviewed and may be placed in an ophthalmic assistant position within UW Health. Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, visual acuities, processes, and procedures in an ophthalmology setting. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve. UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and formal acceptance into the UW Health Medical, Ophthalmology or Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program
• 1 year of prior work experience

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support / CPR

Responsibilities

• Join the UW Health Ophthalmic Assistant Apprenticeship Program which is designed for those interested in becoming an ophthalmic assistant.
• Attend in person classes and clinicals.
• Upon successful completion of the program, you will be interviewed and may be placed in an ophthalmic assistant position within UW Health.
• Gain hands on experience in direct patient care tasks, visual acuities, processes, and procedures in an ophthalmology setting.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees